How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG687 - FA found for standard organization and standard business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 687

• Message text: FA found for standard organization and standard business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG687 - FA found for standard organization and standard business partner ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG687 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Freight Agreement (FA) in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error message suggests that a freight agreement was found for a standard organization and standard business partner, but there may be issues with the configuration or data setup.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The standard organization or business partner may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant customizing tables or incorrect settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the freight agreement, such as missing relationships between the business partner and the organization.
  Freight Agreement Conditions: The conditions defined in the freight agreement may not be applicable to the transaction being processed, leading to the error.
  Standard vs. Custom Settings: The system may be trying to apply a standard freight agreement where a custom one is expected, or vice versa.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the standard organization and business partner in the SAP TM customizing settings. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  Review Freight Agreements: Check the freight agreements defined in the system. Ensure that they are correctly set up for the relevant business partner and organization. Verify that the conditions and validity periods are appropriate.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data related to the business partner and organization is consistent and correctly linked. This may involve checking the master data for both the business partner and the organization.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FA to view and manage freight agreements, and /SCMTMS/ORG to check organization settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the freight agreements are being applied correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide solutions or workarounds.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.