How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS056 - Compare high/low instruction should have at least two child items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Compare high/low instruction should have at least two child items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS056 - Compare high/low instruction should have at least two child items ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS056 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a transportation charge calculation in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, the error states that a "Compare high/low instruction should have at least two child items." This typically occurs when a charge calculation is set up to compare values but does not have the necessary child items defined for the comparison.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Child Items: The primary cause of this error is that the charge calculation instruction is configured to compare high and low values, but there are not enough child items (at least two) defined for this comparison.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the transportation charge calculation setup, where the expected child items are either missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the charge calculation setup, leading to missing or incomplete entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Charge Calculation Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the charge calculation configuration in SAP TM.
  Ensure that the instruction for comparing high and low values has at least two child items defined.
  If necessary, add the required child items to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Child Item Definitions:
  
  Verify that the child items are correctly defined and linked to the parent instruction.
  Ensure that the child items have valid values and are not empty or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the charge calculation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Use the relevant transaction codes or reports to validate the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up transportation charge calculations and understanding the specific requirements for high/low comparisons.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the configuration of charge calculations and the requirements for high/low comparisons.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that pertain to charge calculation configuration, such as /SCMTMS/CHARGE or similar.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TCCS056 and ensure that your transportation charge calculations are correctly configured.