How To Fix ABADR591 - Inconsistent strategy! &1-&2 not found in structure, possibly deleted?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Inconsistent strategy! &1-&2 not found in structure, possibly deleted?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABADR591 - Inconsistent strategy! &1-&2 not found in structure, possibly deleted? ?

  The SAP error message ABADR591 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the strategy configuration for a particular process or object. The message typically means that the system is trying to reference a strategy or a component of a strategy that no longer exists or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Strategy: The strategy that the system is trying to access has been deleted or is not properly defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings related to the strategy.
  Transport Issues: If the strategy was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or structures that affect the strategy may have led to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the strategy exists.
  Ensure that all components of the strategy are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Strategy:
  
  If the strategy has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the relevant module (e.g., for Production Planning, you can use transaction code C223 to check for inconsistencies in strategies).
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to identify if any recent changes could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for strategy configuration, such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  C223 (Check Strategy)
  C201 (Create Strategy)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Production Planning, Sales and Distribution) for more context on strategy management.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ABADR591 error and implement a solution to resolve it.