How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG378 - Contract basis is not a valid precondition for FWA and SP catalog type

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Contract basis is not a valid precondition for FWA and SP catalog type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG378 - Contract basis is not a valid precondition for FWA and SP catalog type ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG378 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Freight Order (FWA) and Service Provider (SP) catalog type in the context of Transportation Management (TM). Specifically, it suggests that the contract basis you are trying to use is not valid for the specified catalog type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contract Basis: The contract basis you are trying to use may not be compatible with the Freight Order or Service Provider catalog type. This could be due to incorrect settings in the configuration or an attempt to use a contract that is not applicable for the selected catalog type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Transportation Management system, particularly in the areas related to contracts and catalog types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are causing the system to reject the contract basis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Basis: Verify that