How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG870 - Item &1, valid to &2, is not within the agreement validity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Item &1, valid to &2, is not within the agreement validity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG870 - Item &1, valid to &2, is not within the agreement validity ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG870 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of an item in a transportation agreement. Specifically, the error message states that the item (identified by &1) is not valid within the specified agreement validity period (valid to &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a transportation request or related document that references an agreement that is no longer valid.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Agreement: The transportation agreement has a validity period, and the item you are trying to process is outside of this period.
  Incorrect Dates: The dates associated with the item or the agreement may have been incorrectly entered or configured.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the item data that causes it to reference an invalid agreement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Agreement Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction or application where the agreement is maintained.
  Verify the validity dates of the transportation agreement. Ensure that the current date falls within the "valid from" and "valid to" dates.
  
  
  
  Update Item Dates:
  
  If the item is supposed to be valid, check if the dates associated with the item need to be updated to fall within the agreement's validity period.
  
  
  
  Create or Extend Agreement:
  
  If the agreement has expired, consider creating a new agreement or extending the validity of the existing agreement to include the required dates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for transportation agreements are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing transportation agreements and their validity.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT to view and manage transportation agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit transportation agreements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the item is processed correctly within the valid agreement period.