How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ551 - Transport. mode 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: 551

• Message text: Transport. mode 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/TRQ551 - Transport. mode of FWO or FWQ must be the same as in forwarding agreement ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ551 indicates that there is a mismatch in the transport mode between the Freight Order (FWO) or Freight Quotation (FWQ) and the associated 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 references a Forwarding Agreement with a different transport mode.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Mode Mismatch: The transport mode defined in the Freight Order or Freight Quotation does not match the transport mode specified in the Forwarding Agreement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Forwarding Agreement or the Freight Order that are not aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating the Freight Order or Freight Quotation can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Modes:
  
  Review the transport mode defined in the Forwarding Agreement. You can do this by navigating to the Forwarding Agreement in SAP TM and checking the transport mode settings.
  Compare it with the transport mode specified in the Freight Order or Freight Quotation. Ensure they are the same.
  
  
  
  Update Freight Order/Freight Quotation:
  
  If the transport mode in the Freight Order or Freight Quotation is incorrect, update it to match the Forwarding Agreement.
  You can do this by editing the Freight Order or Freight Quotation and selecting the correct transport mode.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the transport modes are supposed to be different, you may need to review the configuration of the Forwarding Agreement and the Freight Order to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check if there are any specific rules or settings that enforce the transport mode consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing transport modes in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Freight Orders, Freight Quotations, and Forwarding Agreements in SAP TM.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to Freight Orders and Forwarding Agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/TRQ551 and ensure that the transport modes are consistent across your Freight Orders and Forwarding Agreements.