How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG264 - Agreement validity is before RFQ response deadline

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Agreement validity is before RFQ response deadline

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG264 - Agreement validity is before RFQ response deadline ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG264 indicates that there is a conflict between the validity period of an agreement and the response deadline for a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process a quotation that is based on an agreement that is not valid at the time of the RFQ response.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Agreement Validity Period: The agreement you are trying to use has a validity period that ends before the RFQ response deadline. This means that the agreement is not active or valid when the RFQ is supposed to be responded to.
  Incorrect Dates: There may be a misconfiguration in the dates set for the agreement or the RFQ response deadline.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with how the system is configured to handle agreements and RFQs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Agreement Validity:
  
  Go to the agreement in question and check its validity dates. Ensure that the agreement is valid during the RFQ response period.
  If the agreement is expired, you may need to extend its validity or create a new agreement that covers the required period.
  
  
  
  Review RFQ Dates:
  
  Check the RFQ response deadline and ensure that it aligns with the validity of the agreement. If necessary, adjust the RFQ response deadline to fall within the agreement's validity period.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to agreements and RFQs. Ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle these transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing agreements and RFQs in 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help you navigate agreements and RFQs, such as /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT for managing agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify agreements and RFQs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.