How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS279 - Charge usage for calculation base &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Charge usage for calculation base &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS279 - Charge usage for calculation base &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS279 Charge usage for calculation base &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of charge calculations. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid charge usage for the specified calculation base.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The charge usage defined in the system may not be correctly configured or may not exist for the specified calculation base.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like charge types, calculation bases, or conditions) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to charge calculations, such as incorrect relationships between charge types and calculation bases.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might be interfering with the standard charge calculation logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for charge calculations in SAP TM.
  Verify that the charge usage for the specified calculation base is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the charge types and calculation bases are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to charges and ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the charge types or calculation bases.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the charge calculation data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring charge calculations and understanding the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring and what data is being passed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/CHARGE to access charge configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to charge calculations in SAP TM.
  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 identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/TCCS279.