How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG166 - Cannot create forwarding quotation; document validity has expired

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 166

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG166 - Cannot create forwarding quotation; document validity has expired ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG166 indicates that the system cannot create a forwarding quotation because the document's validity has expired. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create a forwarding quotation for a transportation request or shipment that is no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Validity Period: The forwarding quotation has a defined validity period, and if the current date is outside this period, the system will not allow the creation of the quotation.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the system regarding the validity of forwarding quotations may not be aligned with the business process requirements.
  Expired Transportation Request: The transportation request or related documents may have expired, leading to the inability to create a new quotation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the forwarding quotation and ensure that you are trying to create it within the allowed time frame.
  Adjust Validity Period: If necessary, adjust the validity