How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG051 - Validity period not maintained for rate &1

/SCMTMS/TCC_MSG051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Validity period not maintained for rate &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG051 - Validity period not maintained for rate &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG051 Validity period not maintained for rate &1 typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the rate configuration. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid rate for the specified transportation charge because the validity period for that rate has not been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The rate in question does not have a defined validity period, meaning that the system does not know when the rate is applicable.
  Incorrect Rate Configuration: The rate might be incorrectly configured or not maintained properly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the rate, such as missing entries in the rate tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Validity Period:
  
  Go to the rate configuration in SAP TM.
  Locate the specific rate (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that a validity period is defined for the rate. This includes setting a start