How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCCS_TMPL053 - Line number &1: Currency should be % as the value type is percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCCS_TMPL -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Line number &1: Currency should be % as the value type is percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS_TMPL053 - Line number &1: Currency should be % as the value type is percentage ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCCS_TMPL053 Line number &1: Currency should be % as the value type is percentage typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data provided in a configuration or transaction.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a value that is expected to be a percentage is being provided in a currency format instead. In SAP TM, certain fields are designated to accept percentage values (e.g., discounts, surcharges) and should be represented as a percentage (e.g., 10% should be entered as 10, not as a currency value).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Values: Review the values you are entering in the relevant fields. Ensure that any field that is supposed to accept a percentage is not being filled with a currency value. For example, if you are entering a discount, make sure you are entering it as a percentage (e.g., 10) rather than a currency amount (e.g., $10).
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are working with a configuration or template, check the settings to ensure that the fields are correctly defined to accept percentage values where applicable.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your input forms or templates to prevent users from entering incorrect data types.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or configuration you are working with to understand the expected formats for each field.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to Transportation Management, as they may provide additional insights into where the error is occurring.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly input data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the data entered into the SAP system is in the correct format.