How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS168 - Item &1: Calc. base &2 not allowed with calc. rule in calc. sheet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Item &1: Calc. base &2 not allowed with calc. rule in calc. sheet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS168 - Item &1: Calc. base &2 not allowed with calc. rule in calc. sheet ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS168 Item &1: Calc. base &2 not allowed with calc. rule in calc. sheet typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the calculation rules defined in the calculation sheet for a specific item.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the calculation base and the calculation rule defined in the calculation sheet. Specifically, it means that the calculation base (e.g., weight, volume, distance) specified for the item is not compatible with the calculation rule that has been set up in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The calculation rules may not be properly configured to handle the specified calculation base.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the transportation charge calculation sheet.
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The master data related to the calculation bases or rules may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Calculation Sheet Configuration:
  
  Go to the calculation sheet configuration in SAP TM.
  Verify that the calculation rules are correctly defined and that they are compatible with the calculation bases being used.
  
  
  
  Review Item Details:
  
  Check the details of the item that is causing the error (Item &1).
  Ensure that the calculation base (Calc. base &2) is correctly set and is allowed by the calculation rules.
  
  
  
  Adjust Calculation Rules:
  
  If necessary, modify the calculation rules to include the calculation base that is being used.
  Ensure that the rules are set up to handle the specific scenarios you are working with.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., condition records, pricing procedures) is complete and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by reprocessing the transportation charge calculation to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on calculation sheets and rules in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/TC for transportation charge calculation or /SCMTMS/TS for transportation planning to access relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message in SAP TM.