How To Fix /SCMTMS/MSG_DOCHARGE013 - Agreement &1 does not exist or is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MSG_DOCHARGE -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Agreement &1 does not exist or is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG_DOCHARGE013 - Agreement &1 does not exist or is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MSG_DOCHARGE013 Agreement &1 does not exist or is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with a transportation charge agreement. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid charge agreement associated with the specified identifier (represented by &1).
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Agreement: The charge agreement referenced does not exist in the system.
  Invalid Agreement: The agreement may exist but is marked as inactive or invalid due to various reasons (e.g., expiration, deactivation).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the transportation management settings that prevents the agreement from being recognized.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the agreement number being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the agreement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Agreement Existence:
  
  Check if the charge agreement exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list charge agreements.
  Ensure that the agreement number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Agreement Status:
  
  If the agreement exists, verify its status. Ensure that it is active and not expired or deactivated.
  If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new agreement.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP TM related to charge agreements. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Consult with your SAP TM configuration team if you suspect a configuration issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the charge agreement. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on charge agreements and their management within SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT for managing charge agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage charge agreements effectively to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.