How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG640 - Start: FA selection for organization or business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Start: FA selection for organization or business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG640 - Start: FA selection for organization or business partner ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG640 typically indicates an issue related to the selection of a Freight Agreement (FA) for a specific organization or business partner in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error can occur during the process of freight calculation or when trying to assign a freight agreement to a transportation requirement.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Freight Agreement: There may not be a valid freight agreement defined for the specified organization or business partner.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for freight agreements may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in selection.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the business partner or organization.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to find the freight agreement may not match any existing agreements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Freight Agreements:
  
  Navigate to the freight agreement management area in SAP TM.
  Verify that there are valid freight agreements created for the relevant organization and business partner.
  Ensure that the validity dates of the agreements cover the date of the transportation requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for freight agreements in the SAP TM customizing (SPRO).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for freight agreement determination are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner and organization data are correctly maintained in the system.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the master data that could affect the selection of freight agreements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used for freight agreement determination.
  Make sure that the criteria align with the existing agreements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the selection is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FA to manage freight agreements or /SCMTMS/TRA for transportation requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG640.