How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ473 - Use sold-to party as agreement party if Incoterms are not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Use sold-to party as agreement party if Incoterms are not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ473 - Use sold-to party as agreement party if Incoterms are not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ473 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the transportation agreement in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, this error occurs when the system expects the "sold-to party" to be used as the agreement party, but the Incoterms are not defined for the relevant transportation agreement.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Incoterms: The primary cause of this error is that the Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) have not been defined for the transportation agreement. Incoterms are crucial for determining the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions, including who is responsible for shipping, insurance, and tariffs.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the transportation management settings where the system is unable to identify the correct agreement party due to missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sold-to party or the transportation agreement.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you