How To Fix /SCMTMS/TRQ637 - Additional FWA item &1 does not exist; enter valid agreement item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TRQ -

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Additional FWA item &1 does not exist; enter valid agreement item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ637 - Additional FWA item &1 does not exist; enter valid agreement item ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TRQ637 Additional FWA item &1 does not exist; enter valid agreement item typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the Freight Agreement (FWA) configuration or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid FWA Item: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference a Freight Agreement item (FWA item) that does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The FWA item has been deleted or is not yet created.
  The FWA item number being referenced is incorrect or mistyped.
  The FWA item is not active or valid for the current transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being used, such as missing or incorrect entries in the Freight Agreement or related master data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the Freight Agreement in the SAP system, such as missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify FWA Item: Check the FWA item number referenced in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly configured. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM to view the Freight Agreements.
  Checking if the FWA item is active and valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Create or Update FWA Item: If the FWA item does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive or incorrect, update it accordingly.
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that all related data (such as customer, vendor, and transportation lanes) is consistent and correctly set up. This includes checking for any missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up and managing Freight Agreements in SAP TM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/FWA for managing Freight Agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify Freight Agreements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.