How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG746 - External FA is mandatory for uncontrolled freight agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 746

• Message text: External FA is mandatory for uncontrolled freight agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG746 - External FA is mandatory for uncontrolled freight agreement ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG746 indicates that an external freight agreement (FA) is mandatory for an uncontrolled freight agreement in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a freight agreement without specifying the required external freight agreement details.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing External Freight Agreement: The system requires an external freight agreement to be specified for uncontrolled freight agreements, but it has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle uncontrolled freight agreements without an external reference.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the external freight agreement was not linked or incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check External Freight Agreement:
  
  Ensure that you have created an external freight agreement in the system.
  Verify that the external freight agreement is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Link External Freight Agreement:
  
  When creating or processing the uncontrolled freight agreement, make sure to link it to the appropriate external freight agreement.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or screen where the freight agreement is being created and entering the external freight agreement details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP TM module to ensure that the system is set up to require external freight agreements for uncontrolled freight agreements.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or TM configuration team to review and adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Double-check all the data entries related to the freight agreement to ensure that there are no typos or missing fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing freight agreements in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in creating and managing freight agreements are adequately trained on the processes and requirements in SAP TM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your uncontrolled freight agreements in SAP TM.