How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG168 - Item &1, valid from &2 to &3, is not within the agreement validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Item &1, valid from &2 to &3, is not within the agreement validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG168 - Item &1, valid from &2 to &3, is not within the agreement validity ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG168 indicates that an item is not valid within the specified agreement validity period. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a transportation request or freight agreement that has a defined validity period.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The item you are trying to process has a validity date that falls outside the defined start (&2) and end (&3) dates of the agreement.
  The agreement may have been created with specific validity dates, and the item in question does not align with those dates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Review the validity dates of the agreement associated with the item. Ensure that the item’s date falls within the specified range.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Item Dates:
  
  If the item’s date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the agreement's validity period.
  
  
  
  Modify the Agreement:
  
  If the item needs to be processed with the current dates, consider extending the validity period of the agreement to include the item’s date.
  
  
  
  Create a New Agreement:
  
  If the current agreement cannot be modified, you may need to create a new agreement that covers the required dates for the item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for managing agreements and items in SAP TM to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues related to agreement validity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT to view and manage agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify agreements and items in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your items are processed correctly within the defined agreement validity.