How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG163 - Cannot create forwarding order; release agreement &1, version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Cannot create forwarding order; release agreement &1, version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG163 - Cannot create forwarding order; release agreement &1, version &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG163 indicates that there is an issue with creating a forwarding order due to a problem with a release agreement. Specifically, the message states that the release agreement identified by &1 (the agreement number) and &2 (the version number) cannot be used to create the forwarding order.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inactive Release Agreement: The release agreement may not be active or may have expired.
  Incorrect Version: The version of the release agreement specified may not be valid or may not exist.
  Missing Data: Required data for the release agreement may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the release agreement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the creation of the forwarding order.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Release Agreement Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT) to check the status of the release agreement. Ensure that it is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Confirm that the version number specified in the error message is correct and that it corresponds to an existing version of the release agreement.
  
  
  
  Review Data Completeness:
  
  Ensure that all required fields and data for the release agreement are filled out correctly. This includes checking for any mandatory fields that may be missing.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to create the forwarding order has the necessary authorizations to access and use the release agreement.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to check for any configuration issues that may be affecting the creation of forwarding orders.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT for managing release agreements.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Transportation Management and release agreements for more detailed information on their setup and usage.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles and authorizations are properly configured in the system to prevent access issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG163.