How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ401 - External freight agreement is not defined for uncontrolled transportation

/SCMTMS/TRQ401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: External freight agreement is not defined for uncontrolled transportation

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/SCMTMS/TRQ401 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ401 External freight agreement is not defined for uncontrolled transportation typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that there is no external freight agreement defined for a transportation scenario that is classified as "uncontrolled." Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Freight Agreement: The system is unable to find a valid external freight agreement for the transportation request or order that is being processed.
  Uncontrolled Transportation: The transportation request is classified as uncontrolled, meaning it does not have a predefined agreement or contract associated with it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP TM settings that prevent the system from recognizing or applying the external freight agreements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define External Freight Agreement:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP TM.
  Define an external freight agreement that corresponds to the transportation request. This can typically be done in