How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS278 - Item &1: Calc. rule can be maintained either in rate table or calc. sheet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Item &1: Calc. rule can be maintained either in rate table or calc. sheet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS278 - Item &1: Calc. rule can be maintained either in rate table or calc. sheet ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS278 Item &1: Calc. rule can be maintained either in rate table or calc. sheet typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a conflict in the configuration of calculation rules for transportation costs. This error indicates that the calculation rule for a specific item is defined in both the rate table and the calculation sheet, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: The same calculation rule is defined in both the rate table and the calculation sheet for the same item. SAP does not allow a calculation rule to be maintained in both places simultaneously.
  Incorrect Setup: There may be an incorrect setup in the transportation management configuration where the same rules are inadvertently applied in multiple locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Conflict:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific item (denoted by &1 in the error message) in both the rate table and the calculation sheet.
  Determine where the calculation rule is defined.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  Decide whether to keep the calculation rule in the rate table or the calculation sheet.
  Remove the duplicate entry from one of the locations to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the overall configuration of transportation costs to ensure that calculation rules are set up correctly and consistently.
  Ensure that the rules are only defined in one place to avoid future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the calculations are performed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management to understand how calculation rules are intended to be configured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/TC for managing transportation costs and rules.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the duplicate configuration, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transportation cost calculations function correctly.