How To Fix CY528 - Strategy profile "&" was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 528

• Message text: Strategy profile "&" was not found

What causes this issue?

The strategy profile &V1& is entered in the overall profile. However the
strategy profile &V1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

You should enter another strategy profile in the overall profile in
Customizing for capacity leveling or
maintain the strategy profile &V1& in Customizing for capacity leveling
or
use another overall profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY528 - Strategy profile "&" was not found ?

  The SAP error message CY528 indicates that a specific strategy profile, identified by the placeholder "&", could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with production strategies or costing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Strategy Profile: The most common cause is that the strategy profile has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be pointing to a strategy profile that does not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the strategy profile.
  Transport Issues: If the strategy profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and navigate to the area where strategy profiles are defined.
  Check if the strategy profile exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Strategy Profile:
  
  If the strategy profile is missing, create a new one using the appropriate configuration settings.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to meet the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the relevant areas (like production planning or costing) are correctly pointing to the existing strategy profile.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the strategy profile. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to create or manage strategy profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration), C223 (to maintain strategy profiles), or C201 (to create production orders) depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CY528 error and ensure that the strategy profile is correctly configured in your SAP system.