How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES648 - Freight agr. RFQ master/forwarding agr. quotation &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Freight agr. RFQ master/forwarding agr. quotation &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES648 - Freight agr. RFQ master/forwarding agr. quotation &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES648 indicates that there is an issue related to the Freight Agreement Request for Quotation (RFQ) or Forwarding Agreement Quotation. Specifically, it suggests that the system cannot find the specified freight agreement or quotation in the database.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Record: The most common cause is that the freight agreement RFQ or forwarding agreement quotation you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The record was never created.
  The record was deleted or archived.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the input.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view the freight agreement or quotation.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the freight agreement RFQ or forwarding agreement quotation actually exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction or report in SAP to search for the agreement.
  Using transaction codes like /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT or similar to look for the record.
  
  
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the input parameters (like the quotation number) are correct. Look for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  Create the Record: If the record does not exist, you may need to create a new freight agreement RFQ or forwarding agreement quotation.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the freight agreement or quotation. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing freight agreements and quotations.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing freight agreements and quotations in SAP TM (Transportation Management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials for guidance on creating and managing freight agreements and quotations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.