How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG657 - FA found for organization &1 and business partner group hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 657

• Message text: FA found for organization &1 and business partner group hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG657 - FA found for organization &1 and business partner group hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG657 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of the organization and business partner group hierarchy in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the settings for the organization or business partner group.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The organization or business partner group may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  Hierarchy Problems: The business partner group hierarchy may not be correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies when trying to process transactions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the organization or business partner that are causing the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the organization or business partner group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Transportation Management.
  Ensure that the organization and business partner group hierarchy is correctly defined and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Settings:
  
  Check the business partner settings in transaction BP to ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to the organization and that the group hierarchy is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy:
  
  Use transaction /SCMTMS/HA to review the business partner group hierarchy and ensure that it is correctly structured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the organization and business partner group. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), BP (Business Partner), and /SCMTMS/HA (Hierarchy Management).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG657.