How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS171 - Rate table template &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Rate table template &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS171 - Rate table template &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS171 Rate table template &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the rate table template being referenced. This error indicates that the specified rate table template is either not defined, has been deleted, or is not active in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Template: The rate table template specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Template: The template exists but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the rate table template.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management settings that prevent the template from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/TCCS or similar) to check if the rate table template exists.
  Verify the name of the template to ensure it is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Activate the Template:
  
  If the template exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for rate tables.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and use the rate table template.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for rate determination and templates.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the template has been marked for deletion, you may need to restore it or create a new template.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing rate table templates in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/TCCS for managing rate tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.