How To Fix >1696 - Collection strategy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >1 - Shockwave SAPGUI message handling

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Collection strategy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >1696 - Collection strategy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "1696 Collection strategy &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a collection strategy that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Collections Management or Credit Management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Collection Strategy: The specified collection strategy (denoted by &1) has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the system is looking for a collection strategy that is either misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the collection strategy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Collection Strategy:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBPM1 (for Collection Strategies) or FSCM (for Financial Supply Chain Management) and verify if the collection strategy exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Collection Strategy:
  
  If the collection strategy is missing, create a new one using the appropriate configuration settings.
  Ensure that the strategy is activated and properly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions to ensure that the collection strategy is correctly referenced.
  Look for any typos or incorrect references in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the collection strategy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the collection strategy or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to create and manage collection strategies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBPM1 (for managing collection strategies) and other related configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage collection strategies.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.