How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG085 - FA determination failed; contractor (sales/purchasing org.) missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: FA determination failed; contractor (sales/purchasing org.) missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG085 - FA determination failed; contractor (sales/purchasing org.) missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG085 FA determination failed; contractor (sales/purchasing org.) missing typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to determine the freight agreement (FA) due to missing information related to the contractor, specifically the sales or purchasing organization.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sales organization or purchasing organization may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the business partners (vendors/customers) may be incomplete or missing the necessary organizational assignments.
  Freight Agreement Setup: There may be no freight agreements set up for the relevant sales or purchasing organization.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There could be errors in the data entry for the transportation planning or freight agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner (vendor/customer) master data is complete and includes the necessary sales or purchasing organization assignments.
  Verify that the relevant organizational units are correctly assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Freight Agreements:
  
  Check if there are existing freight agreements for the relevant sales or purchasing organization.
  If not, create the necessary freight agreements in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that the sales and purchasing organizations are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the relevant settings in the customizing (SPRO) for transportation management and freight agreements are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that all necessary fields are populated and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs for additional details that may provide more context on the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and VT01N (Create Shipment) to access the relevant areas for checking and updating data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring freight agreements and managing transportation management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.