How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ549 - Traffic direction of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forward. agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Traffic direction of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forward. agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ549 - Traffic direction of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forward. agreement ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ549 indicates that there is a mismatch in the traffic direction of the Freight Order (FWO) or Freight Quotation (FWQ) compared to the traffic direction defined in the Forwarding Agreement. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process a Freight Order or Freight Quotation that does not align with the established traffic direction in the associated Forwarding Agreement.
  Cause:
  
  Traffic Direction Mismatch: The traffic direction (e.g., inbound, outbound, or cross-docking) of the Freight Order or Freight Quotation does not match the traffic direction specified in the Forwarding Agreement.
  Incorrect Forwarding Agreement: The Forwarding Agreement being referenced may not be appropriate for the type of shipment being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to incorrect traffic direction settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Traffic Direction: Verify the traffic direction of the Freight Order or Freight Quotation. Ensure that it matches the traffic direction defined in the Forwarding Agreement.
  
  Navigate to the Freight Order or Freight Quotation and check the traffic direction settings.
  
  
  
  Review Forwarding Agreement: Check the details of the Forwarding Agreement to confirm its traffic direction settings.
  
  Go to the Forwarding Agreement in the system and review the traffic direction specified.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings: If there is a mismatch, you may need to either:
  
  Change the traffic direction of the Freight Order/Freight Quotation to match the Forwarding Agreement.
  Modify the Forwarding Agreement to accommodate the traffic direction of the Freight Order/Freight Quotation if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage traffic directions in Freight Orders and Forwarding Agreements.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correctly configured for traffic direction handling.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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: Review any training materials or documentation related to SAP TM, particularly those focusing on Freight Orders, Freight Quotations, and Forwarding Agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the traffic direction settings are consistent across your Freight Orders, Freight Quotations, and Forwarding Agreements.