How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG401 - Cannot add item; carrier &2 does not exist in freight agreement &1

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Cannot add item; carrier &2 does not exist in freight agreement &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG401 - Cannot add item; carrier &2 does not exist in freight agreement &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG401 indicates that there is an issue with adding an item to a freight agreement because the specified carrier does not exist in that agreement. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to assign a carrier to a freight order or freight agreement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Carrier Not Defined: The carrier you are trying to add does not exist in the specified freight agreement.
  Freight Agreement Configuration: The freight agreement may not have been properly configured to include the carrier.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to carriers and freight agreements.
  Carrier Status: The carrier might be inactive or not available for the specific transportation scenario.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Carrier Assignment:
  
  Go to the freight agreement in question and verify if the carrier is indeed listed as an approved carrier.
  If the carrier is not listed, you will need to add the carrier