How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR638 - Default route &1 not applied because of invalid rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Default route &1 not applied because of invalid rate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR638 - Default route &1 not applied because of invalid rate ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR638 Default route &1 not applied because of invalid rate typically occurs in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM) when the system is unable to apply a default route due to an invalid or missing rate for the transportation lane associated with that route. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Rate Configuration: The transportation lane associated with the default route does not have a valid rate defined. This could be due to missing rate records or incorrect rate settings.
  Inactive Rate: The rate might be inactive or not valid for the specified time period.
  Currency Issues: There may be currency conversion issues if the rates are defined in different currencies and the system cannot convert them properly.
  Rate Determination Issues: The rate determination procedure might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find a valid rate.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Rate Records:
  
  Navigate to the rate management section in SAP TM and verify that the rates for the transportation lane are correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the rates are valid for the relevant time period and that they are not marked as inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Lane:
  
  Check the transportation lane associated with the default route to ensure it is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate rate records.
  
  
  
  Rate Determination Configuration:
  
  Review the rate determination configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly. This includes checking the rate types, conditions, and any relevant settings that might affect rate determination.
  
  
  
  Currency Settings:
  
  If currency conversion is involved, ensure that the necessary currency exchange rates are maintained in the system and that they are valid for the required time frame.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the route determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring rates and transportation lanes in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/RA for rate management to access the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/TOR638.