How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES678 - Forwarding agreement &1, version &2, item &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Forwarding agreement &1, version &2, item &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES678 - Forwarding agreement &1, version &2, item &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES678 indicates that a specific forwarding agreement could not be found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to access or process a forwarding agreement that is either missing or incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Forwarding Agreement: The forwarding agreement with the specified ID, version, and item does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Version or Item: The version or item number provided in the request may be incorrect or does not match any existing records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the forwarding agreement.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization that prevent the system from locating the forwarding agreement.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is in a transport layer, the forwarding agreement may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Forwarding Agreement: Check if the forwarding agreement with the specified ID, version, and item exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report in SAP TM.
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the parameters (ID, version, item) you are using to access the forwarding agreement are correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect values.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the forwarding agreement. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying database issues.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the forwarding agreement has been properly transported to the target system. You may need to re-transport or manually create the forwarding agreement in the target environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/AGREEMENT to view and manage forwarding agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to forwarding agreements in your version of SAP TM.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on managing forwarding agreements in SAP TM.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.