How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG656 - Start: FA selection for org. or business partner group hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Start: FA selection for org. or business partner group hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG656 - Start: FA selection for org. or business partner group hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG656 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue related to the selection of Freight Agreements (FA) based on organizational units or business partner group hierarchies. This error can arise during the process of freight order creation or when trying to determine applicable freight agreements.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable Freight Agreement for the specified organizational unit or business partner group hierarchy. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Freight Agreements: There may not be any freight agreements defined for the selected organizational unit or business partner group.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The organizational structure or business partner hierarchy may not be correctly configured, leading to mismatches.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to business partners or organizational units.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for finding the freight agreements may not match any existing agreements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Freight Agreements: Verify that there are valid freight agreements defined for the relevant organizational unit or business partner group. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM to view existing freight agreements.
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Configuration: Ensure that the organizational unit and business partner hierarchies are correctly set up. Check if the relevant business partners are assigned to the correct groups and that the hierarchy is properly defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the master data related to business partners and organizational units.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If applicable, review and adjust the selection criteria used for freight agreement determination to ensure they align with the existing agreements.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring freight agreements and hierarchies in SAP TM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FA for managing freight agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or updates.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to Transportation Management and Freight Agreement configuration for a deeper understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.