How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG881 - Rate table det. rule &1, cond. &2: BRFplus func. returned rate "Initial"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG -

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Rate table det. rule &1, cond. &2: BRFplus func. returned rate "Initial"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG881 - Rate table det. rule &1, cond. &2: BRFplus func. returned rate "Initial" ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_HL_MSG881 indicates an issue related to the rate determination process in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). Specifically, it suggests that the Business Rule Framework plus (BRFplus) function used for rate determination has returned a rate labeled as "Initial," which typically means that the system could not find a valid rate based on the provided conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Rate Records: The most common cause is that there are no valid rate records in the rate table that match the conditions specified in the rate determination rule.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the rate determination rules or the BRFplus function may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Condition Records: The condition records for the rate determination might not be maintained properly, leading to the system not being able to find a suitable rate.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect master data (e.g., transportation lanes, freight units) that do not align with the rate determination logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rate Records: Verify that the rate records exist in the system and that they are correctly configured. Ensure that the rates are valid for the transportation lanes and conditions being evaluated.
  Review BRFplus Configuration: Check the BRFplus function configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the rules are properly defined to return the expected rates.
  Maintain Condition Records: If necessary, create or update the condition records in the rate table to ensure that they meet the criteria for the transportation scenario you are working with.
  Test with Different Scenarios: Run tests with different transportation scenarios to see if the issue persists across various conditions or if it is isolated to specific cases.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources related to rate determination and BRFplus to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  Debugging: If you have access to the system, consider debugging the BRFplus function to see how it processes the input and why it returns "Initial."
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in rate determination are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation to understand how to configure and maintain rate tables and BRFplus functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.