How To Fix /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG017 - Validity of freight agreement &1 has already expired

/SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Validity of freight agreement &1 has already expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG017 - Validity of freight agreement &1 has already expired ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LBN_MD_MSG017 indicates that the validity period of a freight agreement has expired. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to use a freight agreement that is no longer valid for the specified date or time of the transportation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Validity Period: The freight agreement has a defined start and end date, and the current date falls outside this range.
  Incorrect Date: The date being used in the transaction may not align with the validity period of the freight agreement.
  Freight Agreement Not Updated: The freight agreement may not have been updated to reflect new terms or conditions, leading to its expiration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the freight agreement in the SAP system to confirm its validity dates. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/FREIGHT) and checking the agreement details.
  Update the Freight Agreement: If the agreement has expired, you