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

/SCMTMS/TOR638 - Overview

• 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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/SCMTMS/TOR638 - Details

• 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:
  
  
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