How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG290 - Agreement validity occurs before forwarding agreement quotation end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Agreement validity occurs before forwarding agreement quotation end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG290 - Agreement validity occurs before forwarding agreement quotation end date ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG290 indicates that there is a conflict between the validity period of a forwarding agreement and the end date of a forwarding agreement quotation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process a forwarding agreement or quotation.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the validity period of the forwarding agreement is set to start before the end date of the associated forwarding agreement quotation. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Settings: The start date of the forwarding agreement is earlier than the end date of the quotation.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during the manual entry of dates in the forwarding agreement or quotation.
  System Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the settings related to forwarding agreements and quotations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dates: Review the validity dates of both the forwarding agreement and the forwarding agreement quotation. Ensure that the start date of the forwarding agreement is not earlier than the end date of the quotation.
  
  
  Adjust Validity Periods:
  
  If the forwarding agreement is valid before the quotation ends, consider adjusting the start date of the forwarding agreement to be on or after the end date of the quotation.
  Alternatively, if the quotation is no longer valid, you may need to update or delete the quotation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to forwarding agreements and quotations to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing forwarding agreements and quotations.
  
  
  Seek 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, such as /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT for managing forwarding agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Guides: Review user guides or training materials specific to SAP TM for best practices in managing forwarding agreements and quotations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.