How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ550 - Shipping type of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forwarding agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Shipping type of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forwarding agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ550 - Shipping type of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forwarding agreement ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ550 indicates that there is a mismatch between the shipping type defined in the Forwarding Order (FWO) or Forwarding Quotation (FWQ) and the shipping type specified in the associated Forwarding Agreement. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or process a forwarding order or quotation that does not align with the terms set in the forwarding agreement.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Shipping Types: The shipping type in the FWO or FWQ does not match the shipping type defined in the forwarding agreement.
  Incorrect Configuration: The forwarding agreement may have been set up with a specific shipping type that is not being adhered to in the FWO or FWQ.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the shipping type when creating the FWO or FWQ.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Forwarding Agreement: Review the forwarding agreement to confirm the shipping type that has been defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM.
  Verify FWO/FWQ Shipping Type: Check the shipping type in the FWO or FWQ that is causing the error. Ensure that it matches the shipping type in the forwarding agreement.
  Adjust Shipping Type: If there is a mismatch, you will need to either:
  
  Change the shipping type in the FWO/FWQ to match the forwarding agreement.
  Modify the forwarding agreement to allow for the shipping type used in the FWO/FWQ, if appropriate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct shipping types or how to modify them, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP TM consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/FWO for Forwarding Orders or /SCMTMS/FWQ for Forwarding Quotations to view or edit the relevant documents.
  Customizing Settings: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the customizing settings in SAP TM related to forwarding agreements and shipping types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit forwarding agreements and orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the shipping types are consistent across your forwarding agreements and orders.