How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG668 - FA not found for standard org. and business partner group hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: FA not found for standard org. and business partner group hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG668 - FA not found for standard org. and business partner group hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG668 FA not found for standard org. and business partner group hierarchy typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a Freight Agreement (FA) that matches the specified criteria for a standard organization and business partner group hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Freight Agreement: The most common cause is that there is no Freight Agreement defined for the combination of the standard organization and the business partner group hierarchy you are using.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the Freight Agreement may not be set up correctly, or the relevant data may not have been maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or missing entries in the master data related to business partners or organizational units.
  Hierarchy Issues: The business partner group hierarchy may not be correctly defined or may not include the necessary business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Freight Agreements: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP TM (e.g., /SCMTMS/FA) and verify if there are any Freight Agreements defined for the specific standard organization and business partner group hierarchy.
  Create or Update Freight Agreements: If no Freight Agreement exists, you will need to create one that matches the required criteria. Ensure that all necessary details are filled in correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for Freight Agreements in the SAP TM customizing settings. Ensure that the organizational units and business partner groups are correctly set up.
  Validate Business Partner Data: Ensure that the business partners involved are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate groups and hierarchies.
  Check Hierarchy Settings: Review the business partner group hierarchy to ensure that it is correctly structured and includes all necessary business partners.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FA for managing Freight Agreements and /SCMTMS/PA for managing business partners.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Freight Agreements and their configuration in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP TM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.