How To Fix OQ_E241 - No completion strategy is defined to fill in the DBT entry.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 241

• Message text: No completion strategy is defined to fill in the DBT entry.

What causes this issue?

The completion strategy to fill in the payment card transaction into
the DBT is missing. Therefore the PC transaction couldn't be saved.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the PC customizing on company code / card type level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E241 - No completion strategy is defined to fill in the DBT entry. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E241 ("No completion strategy is defined to fill in the DBT entry") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where demand planning and supply chain management are involved. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine how to complete a demand or supply entry because there is no defined strategy for doing so.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Completion Strategy: The primary cause of this error is that there is no completion strategy defined for the specific product or planning area in the system. Completion strategies are used to determine how to fulfill demand when there are multiple sources of supply or when certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning settings, such as missing or incorrect settings in the planning book or data view.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like product master, location master, etc.) may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of a completion strategy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Completion Strategy:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the APO or SCM module).
  Navigate to the area where completion strategies are defined (this may vary based on your specific SAP version).
  Create or modify a completion strategy that suits your business needs.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the product in question is complete and correctly maintained.
  Verify that the product has the necessary attributes and settings that align with the defined completion strategies.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Book Settings:
  
  Check the planning book and data view settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to utilize the completion strategies.
  Make sure that the planning book is set up to include the necessary key figures and that they are linked to the completion strategies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining completion strategies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system can now determine a completion strategy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance or /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking master data.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.