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 can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Incoterms:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP where you can define or update the Incoterms for the transportation agreement.
  Ensure that the Incoterms are correctly assigned to the relevant sold-to party or the transportation agreement.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the sold-to party to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Check if the sold-to party is correctly linked to the transportation agreement.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Agreement:
  
  Navigate to the transportation agreement in SAP TM and check if all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the agreement is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to transportation management and Incoterms to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  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 on SAP TM to better understand the configuration and use of Incoterms and transportation agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ473 and ensure that your transportation agreements are correctly configured in SAP TM.