How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG717 - FA &1 is not chosen in FA determination for charge item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: FA &1 is not chosen in FA determination for charge item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG717 - FA &1 is not chosen in FA determination for charge item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG717 indicates that a specific freight agreement (FA) is not selected in the Freight Agreement (FA) determination process for a charge item. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a valid freight agreement for the specified charge item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Freight Agreement: The freight agreement that should be applied to the charge item is not defined or is inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for freight agreement determination may not be set up correctly.
  Charge Item Not Linked: The charge item may not be properly linked to the freight agreement in the system.
  Selection Criteria Not Met: The criteria defined for selecting the freight agreement may not match the charge item, leading to the failure in determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Freight Agreements:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP TM to check if the freight agreement exists and is active.
  Ensure that the freight agreement is correctly defined for the relevant transportation scenario.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for freight agreement determination in the SAP TM customizing (SPRO).
  Ensure that the determination rules are correctly set up to include the charge item in question.
  
  
  
  Link Charge Item:
  
  Verify that the charge item is properly linked to the freight agreement. This may involve checking the charge item settings and ensuring they are associated with the correct freight agreement.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used for freight agreement determination. Make sure that the criteria are broad enough to include the charge item.
  If necessary, adjust the criteria to ensure that the correct freight agreement can be selected.
  
  
  
  Test the Determination:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the freight agreement determination process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FA to manage freight agreements or /SCMTMS/FA_DET to view details of the freight agreements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on freight agreement determination and configuration.
  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 resolve the error message and ensure that the appropriate freight agreement is selected for the charge item.