How To Fix /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG017 - Cannot build rate; status is not 'In Process'

/SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cannot build rate; status is not 'In Process'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG017 - Cannot build rate; status is not 'In Process' ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FWAQ_MSG017 indicates that the system is unable to build a rate for a freight order because the status of the freight order is not 'In Process'. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to calculate or determine freight rates for a transportation scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  Freight Order Status: The most common cause of this error is that the freight order is in a status that does not allow for rate calculation. For example, if the freight order is in a status like 'Created', 'Completed', or 'Cancelled', the system will not allow rate determination.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the freight order that prevents the system from processing it correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, such as missing rate tables or incorrect settings in the freight agreement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Freight Order Status: Ensure