How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES604 - No forwarding agreement types found; check in Customization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 604

• Message text: No forwarding agreement types found; check in Customization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES604 - No forwarding agreement types found; check in Customization ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES604 indicates that the system could not find any forwarding agreement types in the configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to create or manage forwarding agreements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The forwarding agreement types have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The relevant customizing settings for forwarding agreements may not have been properly set up or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create forwarding agreement types.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is newly set up or recently transported, the necessary configuration might not have been included.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Go to Logistics Execution > Transportation > Forwarding Agreement > Define Forwarding Agreement Types.
  Ensure that at least one forwarding agreement type is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create Forwarding Agreement Types:
  
  If no forwarding agreement types exist, create a new one by following the steps in the IMG.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage forwarding agreements. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the system is newly set up or has undergone a transport, ensure that all necessary customizing settings have been transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the missing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up forwarding agreements and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for accessing the IMG.
  /SCMTMS/AGMT for managing forwarding agreements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to forwarding agreements in your version of SAP TM.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully manage forwarding agreements in SAP TM.