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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ401 - External freight agreement is not defined for uncontrolled transportation ?

  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 the SAP TM customizing settings under the freight agreement section.
  Ensure that the agreement is active and applicable to the relevant transportation scenarios.
  
  
  
  Check Transportation Request Settings:
  
  Review the transportation request or order to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it should indeed be linked to an external freight agreement.
  If the transportation request is meant to be uncontrolled, consider whether it should be classified differently.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for uncontrolled transportation in the SAP TM settings. Ensure that the system is set up to handle uncontrolled transportation requests appropriately.
  Verify that the necessary conditions for applying external freight agreements are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up external freight agreements and managing transportation requests.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transportation request again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring external freight agreements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP TM to better understand how external freight agreements work and how to configure them properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ401 and ensure that your transportation requests are processed correctly within SAP TM.