How To Fix RTCMMD018 - Strategy & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Strategy & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD018 - Strategy & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD018 typically indicates that a specific strategy or configuration related to the material master data does not exist in the system. This error often arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with planning strategies in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Strategy Configuration: The specified strategy (e.g., a planning strategy for materials) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type being used may not be compatible with the strategy being referenced.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or related configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and check if the strategy in question is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check if the material type and other relevant fields are correctly set up and aligned with the strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Strategy:
  
  Ensure that the planning strategy you are trying to use is appropriate for the material type and is active in the system.
  You can check this in the configuration under "Planning Strategies" in the material management section.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the strategy was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  You may need to re-transport or manually create the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the planning strategies and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  Planning Strategies: Familiarize yourself with different planning strategies available in SAP, such as Make-to-Stock (MTS), Make-to-Order (MTO), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTCMMD018 error and implement a solution to resolve it.