How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1226 - Search strategy does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Search strategy does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1226 - Search strategy does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1226 Search strategy does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capable-to-Match (CTM) functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined search strategy for the planning run you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Search Strategy: The most common cause of this error is that the search strategy you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the CTM may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the search strategy.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defined search strategies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Search Strategy:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or navigate through the SAP menu to the relevant configuration area.
  Check if a search strategy has been defined. If not, you will need to create one.
  To create a search strategy, navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP APO system and define a new search strategy that meets your planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the search strategy is correctly assigned to the relevant planning area and that all necessary parameters are set.
  Review the settings in the CTM profile to ensure that the correct search strategy is selected.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the planning run has the necessary authorizations to access the search strategy.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining or correcting the search strategy, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM settings and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for demand planning.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring search strategies in CTM.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/CTM1226 Search strategy does not exist error and successfully execute your planning runs in SAP APO.