How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS284 - Change in charge usage; Incoterms deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS -

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Change in charge usage; Incoterms deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS284 - Change in charge usage; Incoterms deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS284 Change in charge usage; Incoterms deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a change in the charge usage related to a transportation charge or when the Incoterms associated with a transportation charge have been deleted or modified.
  Cause:
  
  
  Change in Charge Usage: This error can occur if there is an inconsistency in the charge usage settings for a transportation charge. For example, if the charge usage is set to a specific Incoterm and that Incoterm is deleted or changed, the system may trigger this error.
  
  
  Deleted Incoterms: If the Incoterms that were previously assigned to a transportation charge are deleted from the system, it can lead to this error message. The system expects certain Incoterms to be present for the charge calculation or application.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management settings that lead to inconsistencies in charge definitions or Incoterm assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Charge Usage Settings: Review the charge usage settings in the SAP TM configuration. Ensure that the charge usage is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the existing Incoterms.
  
  
  Verify Incoterms: Check the Incoterms in the system to ensure that the required Incoterms are still active and have not been deleted. If they have been deleted, you may need to recreate them or adjust the charge usage to use a different, valid Incoterm.
  
  
  Update Transportation Charges: If the charge usage or Incoterms have changed, update the relevant transportation charges to reflect the current settings. This may involve reassigning charges to the correct Incoterms.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing charge usage and Incoterms in SAP TM.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the transportation charges are applied correctly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you navigate charge definitions and Incoterms (e.g., /SCMTMS/CHARGE for charge management).
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in transportation management are trained on the importance of charge usage and Incoterms to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.