How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ597 - Forwarding agreement item &1 validity expired; cannot use agreement item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Forwarding agreement item &1 validity expired; cannot use agreement item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ597 - Forwarding agreement item &1 validity expired; cannot use agreement item ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ597 indicates that a forwarding agreement item has expired, meaning that the validity period for that specific agreement item has ended. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to use a forwarding agreement that is no longer valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Validity Period: The forwarding agreement item has a defined validity period, and the current date is outside of this range.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The system date may not be set correctly, leading to the perception that the agreement is expired.
  Data Entry Error: The agreement item may have been incorrectly set up with an invalid date range.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: 
  
  Go to the forwarding agreement in question and check the validity dates. Ensure that the current date falls within the start and end dates of the agreement.
  
  
  
  Update the Agreement:
  
  If the agreement has indeed expired, you may need to create a new forwarding agreement or extend the validity of the existing one if applicable.
  To extend the validity, you can edit the existing agreement and adjust the end date to a future date.
  
  
  
  Review System Date:
  
  Ensure that the system date is set correctly. If the system date is incorrect, it may lead to misinterpretation of the validity of agreements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific forwarding agreement to ensure that all necessary conditions and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT to view and manage forwarding agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify forwarding agreements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.