How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG186 - Agreement &1 is awaiting approval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Agreement &1 is awaiting approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG186 - Agreement &1 is awaiting approval ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG186 indicates that a specific agreement (in this case, referred to as &1) is awaiting approval in the SAP Transportation Management System (SAP TM). This message typically arises in scenarios where a transportation agreement or contract needs to be approved before it can be used in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval: The agreement has been created but has not yet been approved by the relevant authority or user in the system.
  Workflow Configuration: There may be a workflow configured that requires certain agreements to go through an approval process before they can be activated or utilized.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to access or use the agreement may not have the necessary permissions to approve it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Navigate to the agreement in question and check its status. If it is indeed awaiting approval, you will need to follow the appropriate process to approve it.
  Approval Process: If you have the necessary permissions, you can approve the agreement directly in the system. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the agreement details.
  Reviewing the terms and conditions.
  Clicking on the "Approve" button or following the workflow steps to approve the agreement.
  
  
  Contact Approver: If you do not have the necessary permissions, contact the designated approver or manager responsible for approving agreements in your organization.
  Review Workflow Settings: If the approval process seems unnecessary or overly complicated, review the workflow settings with your SAP administrator to see if adjustments can be made.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that users involved in the approval process have the correct roles assigned to them in SAP TM.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP TM documentation for detailed steps on managing agreements and the approval process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that can help you navigate to agreements and approval workflows (e.g., /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.