How To Fix /SCMTMS/TCD018 - Distribution not possible; internal charge calculation not performed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TCD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Distribution not possible; internal charge calculation not performed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCD018 - Distribution not possible; internal charge calculation not performed ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TCD018 Distribution not possible; internal charge calculation not performed typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the distribution of costs or charges related to transportation processes. This error indicates that the system was unable to perform the internal charge calculation necessary for the distribution of costs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for charge calculation may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: Required master data (e.g., condition records, pricing procedures) may be missing or incomplete.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the charge calculation in the transportation management configuration may not be correctly defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the charge calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for charge calculation in SAP TM. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all required master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking condition records and pricing procedures.
  
  Use transaction codes like VK11 to check condition records.
  
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the charge calculation.
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Test Charge Calculation: Perform a test run of the charge calculation to see if it works in a controlled scenario. This can help identify if the issue is data-specific or configuration-related.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform charge calculations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to charge calculation in TM for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), and VK11 (Maintain Condition Records).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.