How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG400 - Start: Determination of Freight Agreement Fall Thru Steps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Start: Determination of Freight Agreement Fall Thru Steps

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG400 - Start: Determination of Freight Agreement Fall Thru Steps ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG400 typically indicates that the system was unable to determine a freight agreement during the freight order processing in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution involves several steps.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Freight Agreements: The freight agreements may not be set up correctly or may be missing entirely in the system.
  Incompatible Conditions: The conditions defined in the freight agreements (such as transportation lanes, shipping points, or other criteria) may not match the details of the freight order.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect or missing information in the customer, vendor, or material master records.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for freight agreements in TMS may not be properly defined or activated.
  Transportation Lane Issues: The transportation lanes may not be correctly defined or may not exist for the specific route being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Freight Agreements: Verify that the relevant freight agreements are correctly set up in the system. Ensure that they are active and applicable to the transportation lanes and conditions of the freight order.
  Review Conditions: Examine the conditions defined in the freight agreements to ensure they match the details of the freight order. This includes checking shipping points, delivery dates, and other relevant criteria.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (customer, vendor, material) is complete and accurate. Correct any inconsistencies found.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in TMS related to freight agreements and transportation lanes. Make sure that all necessary settings are properly defined and activated.
  Check Transportation Lanes: Ensure that the transportation lanes are correctly defined for the routes being used. If necessary, create or modify transportation lanes to match the requirements of the freight order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/FREIGHT to access freight agreements and /SCMTMS/TRANSPORTATION_LANE to check transportation lanes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to freight agreements and TMS.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring and managing freight agreements in SAP TMS.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the freight agreement determination process works as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.