How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG032 - No contracting party for freight agreement determination found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No contracting party for freight agreement determination found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG032 - No contracting party for freight agreement determination found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG032 No contracting party for freight agreement determination found typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a valid contracting party for a freight agreement during the freight order creation or planning process. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Contracting Party: The freight agreement may not have a contracting party defined. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing data in the freight agreement setup.
  
  
  Incorrect Freight Agreement: The freight agreement may not be correctly linked to the transportation lane or the relevant business partners.
  
  
  Business Partner Configuration: The business partner (BP) may not be properly set up or may not have the necessary roles assigned to it (e.g., as a carrier or a shipper).
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the freight agreement and the business partner master data.
  
  
  Transportation Lane Issues: The transportation lane may not be correctly defined or may not match the criteria set in the freight agreement.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Freight Agreement: Verify that the freight agreement is correctly set up with a valid contracting party. Ensure that the contracting party is assigned to the freight agreement.
  
  
  Review Business Partner Configuration: Ensure that the business partner involved in the freight agreement has the correct roles assigned (e.g., carrier, shipper) and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  Validate Transportation Lane: Check the transportation lane configuration to ensure it matches the criteria defined in the freight agreement. Make sure that the lane is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the freight agreement and the business partner. Look for any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SCMTMS/FREIGHT_AGREEMENT for freight agreements) to review and edit the necessary configurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on freight agreement setup and contracting party determination.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that freight agreements can be determined correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.