How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG337 - Enter end date for validity period of forwarding agreement quotation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Enter end date for validity period of forwarding agreement quotation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG337 - Enter end date for validity period of forwarding agreement quotation ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG337 indicates that there is a missing end date for the validity period of a forwarding agreement quotation in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a forwarding agreement quotation without specifying a valid end date, which is necessary for the system to determine the period during which the quotation is valid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Date: The primary cause of this error is that the end date for the validity period of the forwarding agreement quotation has not been entered.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have overlooked entering the end date or may have entered it incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require an end date for forwarding agreements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter End Date:
  
  Navigate to the screen where you are creating or editing the forwarding agreement quotation.
  Look for the field labeled "End Date" or similar.
  Enter a valid end date that specifies when the quotation will no longer be valid.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the start date is also set correctly and that the end date is later than the start date.
  The validity period should make logical sense (e.g., the end date should not be before the start date).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for forwarding agreements in SAP TM to ensure that the system is set up correctly to require end dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing forwarding agreements and their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Forwarding Agreement: A forwarding agreement is a contract between a shipper and a carrier that outlines the terms and conditions for the transportation of goods.
  Validity Period: The validity period defines the timeframe during which the terms of the forwarding agreement are applicable.
  SAP TM Module: The SAP Transportation Management module is used for planning, executing, and optimizing transportation processes.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the end date for the validity period, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations in SAP TM.