How To Fix /SAPAPO/LOC249 - Control strategy &1 is not assigned to service &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/LOC -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Control strategy &1 is not assigned to service &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC249 - Control strategy &1 is not assigned to service &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/LOC249 Control strategy &1 is not assigned to service &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration related to control strategies and services in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The control strategy specified in the error message is not assigned to the service indicated. This can happen if the control strategy was not properly configured or if it was deleted or modified without updating the service assignment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the APO system, particularly in the areas related to service and control strategy definitions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Strategy Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Navigate to the area where control strategies are defined and check if the control strategy &1 is assigned to the service &2.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign the control strategy to the service.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the control strategy is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any recent changes made to the control strategies or services that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and transactional data to identify any discrepancies that might be causing the error.
  Correct any inconsistencies found during the checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on control strategies and services in your version of SAP APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Strategies: These are used in SAP APO to define how certain processes are managed, such as production planning, order management, etc.
  Services: In the context of APO, services can refer to various operational processes that require specific control strategies for effective management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that can help you navigate to the configuration settings, such as /SAPAPO/LOC for location-related settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the control strategy is properly assigned to the service in question.