How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG740 - External FA is mandatory for uncontrolled forwarding agreement item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 740

• Message text: External FA is mandatory for uncontrolled forwarding agreement item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG740 - External FA is mandatory for uncontrolled forwarding agreement item ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG740 indicates that an external forwarding agent (FA) is mandatory for an uncontrolled forwarding agreement item in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a forwarding agreement without specifying the required external forwarding agent.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing External Forwarding Agent: The forwarding agreement item is set up in a way that requires an external forwarding agent, but none has been specified.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may require an external forwarding agent for certain types of forwarding agreements, particularly uncontrolled ones.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry where the external forwarding agent was not selected or entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify an External Forwarding Agent:
  
  Navigate to the forwarding agreement in question.
  Ensure that you have selected or entered a valid external forwarding agent in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Forwarding Agreement Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for forwarding agreements in your SAP TM system.
  Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements and that the external forwarding agent is indeed required for the type of agreement you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Item Details:
  
  Check the details of the forwarding agreement item to ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly, including the external forwarding agent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific requirements for forwarding agreements in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP TM Documentation: Review the official SAP Transportation Management documentation for detailed information on forwarding agreements and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help you navigate to the forwarding agreement settings (e.g., /SCMTMS/FA for forwarding agreements).
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the handling of forwarding agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your forwarding agreement.