How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG858 - Forwarding agreement quotation items sent for approval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Forwarding agreement quotation items sent for approval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG858 - Forwarding agreement quotation items sent for approval ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG858 indicates that forwarding agreement quotation items have been sent for approval. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when a forwarding agreement quotation is created and requires approval before it can be processed further.
  Cause:
  
  Approval Workflow: The forwarding agreement quotation is set up to require approval as part of the business process. This is often configured in the system to ensure that all quotations are reviewed before being finalized.
  Missing Approvals: The quotation items have not yet been approved by the designated approvers in the workflow.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce approval for certain types of quotations or under specific conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the forwarding agreement quotation in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the approval workflow status.
  Complete Approval Process: If you have the necessary permissions, you can either approve the quotation yourself or follow up with the designated approvers to ensure they review and approve the quotation items.
  Review Configuration: If the approval process is not functioning as expected, review the configuration settings in SAP TM related to forwarding agreements and approval workflows. Ensure that the correct approvers are assigned and that the workflow is set up properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing approval workflows in SAP TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/QUOTATION for managing quotations and /SCMTMS/APPROVAL for handling approval processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users involved in the approval process have the necessary roles and authorizations to approve quotations.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SWI1 to monitor workflow instances and check for any issues or bottlenecks in the approval process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG858 and ensure that the forwarding agreement quotation items are properly approved and processed.