How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG165 - Cannot create forwarding order; document validity has expired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Cannot create forwarding order; document validity has expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG165 - Cannot create forwarding order; document validity has expired ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG165 indicates that the system cannot create a forwarding order because the document validity has expired. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create a forwarding order based on a document (like a sales order, delivery, or shipment) that is no longer valid due to time constraints or other conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Document Validity Period: The document you are trying to use to create the forwarding order has a defined validity period, and that period has expired.
  Configuration Settings: There may be settings in the system that define how long documents are valid for creating forwarding orders.
  Document Status: The document may have been changed or deleted, or its status may have been updated to a state that does not allow for the creation of new forwarding orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Validity: Verify the validity period of the document you are trying to use. If it has expired, you may need to create a new document or update the existing one.
  Update Document: If possible, update the document to extend its validity or create a new document that meets the requirements for creating a forwarding order.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to document validity. You may need to adjust these settings if they are too restrictive.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage document validity in your version of SAP TM.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to Transportation Management, such as /SCMTMS/FO for forwarding orders or /SCMTMS/DO for document overview.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the forwarding order has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to create the forwarding order successfully.