How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG728 - Number range for agreement type is not valid; enter agreement identifier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 728

• Message text: Number range for agreement type is not valid; enter agreement identifier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG728 - Number range for agreement type is not valid; enter agreement identifier ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG728 indicates that there is an issue with the number range for a specific agreement type in the SAP Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid number range for the agreement type you are trying to use, which prevents the creation or processing of agreements.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Number Range Configuration: The number range for the specific agreement type has not been defined or is not active in the system.
  Missing Agreement Identifier: The system requires an agreement identifier to process the request, and it is either missing or incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create agreements in the specified number range.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard number range processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to the agreement type you are working with (e.g., /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and active. If not, create or activate the number range.
  
  
  
  Verify Agreement Identifier:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid agreement identifier when creating or processing the agreement.
  Check if the identifier format matches the expected format for the agreement type.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or manage agreements.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after attempting the action that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific agreement type and number range configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are custom developments involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Objects
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE37 - Function Module (to check related function modules)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Transportation Management for detailed information on agreement types and number range management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG728.