How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG585 - &2 duplicate item combinations in Excel sheet &1; rate values ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG -

• Message number: 585

• Message text: &2 duplicate item combinations in Excel sheet &1; rate values ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG585 - &2 duplicate item combinations in Excel sheet &1; rate values ignored ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCC_MSG585 indicates that there are duplicate item combinations in the Excel sheet you are trying to upload or process in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically occurs when you are trying to import rate values or other data that should be unique but contains duplicates.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The Excel sheet contains multiple rows with the same item combination (e.g., same product, origin, destination, etc.) which the system does not allow.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data may not have been validated before uploading, leading to duplicates being present.
  Incorrect Formatting: Sometimes, formatting issues in Excel can lead to what appears to be unique entries being treated as duplicates by SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Open the Excel sheet and use Excel's built-in features to find duplicates. You can use the "Conditional Formatting" feature to highlight duplicate values or use the "Remove Duplicates" feature to clean up the data.
  
  
  
  Remove or Consolidate Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, decide whether to remove them or consolidate the data. If the duplicates represent different rate values, you may need to aggregate them into a single entry.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the data in the Excel sheet is accurate and adheres to the required format. Check for any leading or trailing spaces, inconsistent naming conventions, or other formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the Data:
  
  After cleaning the data, save the Excel sheet and attempt to upload it again to SAP.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the data structure and requirements for the import process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Data Import Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the data import guidelines for SAP TMS to ensure compliance with the expected data structure.
  Testing: If possible, test the upload with a smaller dataset to ensure that the issue is resolved before attempting to upload larger datasets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your data into SAP TMS.