How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ598 - Forwarding agreement &1 vers. &2 does not exist; enter a valid agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Forwarding agreement &1 vers. &2 does not exist; enter a valid agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ598 - Forwarding agreement &1 vers. &2 does not exist; enter a valid agreement ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ598 indicates that the system is unable to find a forwarding agreement with the specified version. This error typically occurs in the context of Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a transportation request or related documents that reference a forwarding agreement that either does not exist or is not active.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Agreement: The forwarding agreement with the specified number and version does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Agreement: The forwarding agreement may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered the forwarding agreement number or version incorrectly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the forwarding agreement.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Agreement Existence:
  
  Check if the forwarding agreement exists in the system by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT).
  Ensure that the agreement number and version entered are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Agreement Status:
  
  If the agreement exists, verify its status to ensure it is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new agreement.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input values for the forwarding agreement number and version to ensure they are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the forwarding agreement. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the issue persists, check for data consistency in the relevant tables. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to resolve any underlying data issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing forwarding agreements in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT for managing forwarding agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or patches.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.