How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES635 - Validity period of forw. agreement &1, vers. &2 has expired or is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 635

• Message text: Validity period of forw. agreement &1, vers. &2 has expired or is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES635 - Validity period of forw. agreement &1, vers. &2 has expired or is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES635 indicates that the validity period of a forwarding agreement (forwarding agreement) has either expired or is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to process a forwarding agreement that is no longer valid.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Validity Period: The forwarding agreement has a defined validity period, and the current date falls outside this range.
  Invalid Agreement: The forwarding agreement may not be properly configured or may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Incorrect Version: The version of the forwarding agreement being referenced may not be valid or may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: 
  
  Navigate to the forwarding agreement in question and check the validity start and end dates. Ensure that the current date falls within this range.
  If the agreement has expired, you may need to create a new forwarding agreement or extend the validity of the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Agreement Status:
  
  Ensure that the forwarding agreement is active and has not been deactivated or deleted.
  If necessary, reactivate the agreement or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check if the version of the forwarding agreement being used is correct and valid. If you are referencing an outdated version, switch to the latest version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific transaction or process you are working on to ensure that all prerequisites 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 manage forwarding agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address issues related to forwarding agreements.
  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.