How To Fix /SCMB/LDDD210 - Request &1: strategy determination has failed; GC level &2 is being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/LDDD -

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Request &1: strategy determination has failed; GC level &2 is being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/LDDD210 - Request &1: strategy determination has failed; GC level &2 is being used ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/LDDD210 Request &1: strategy determination has failed; GC level &2 is being used typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to determine a suitable strategy for a particular request. This can happen during the planning process, where the system is trying to allocate resources or determine the best way to fulfill a demand.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Strategy Configuration: The most common cause is that the strategy determination configuration is incomplete or missing for the specific product or location.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as product master, location master, or planning area settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the strategy determination might not be correctly defined in the system.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the product is part of a hierarchy, there may be issues with how the hierarchy is set up or how the levels are defined.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings for strategy determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Strategy Configuration: Review the strategy determination settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary strategies are defined for the relevant products and locations.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like /SCMB/STRATEGY).
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product and location is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 for material master and Location Master for location data.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings: Check the planning area settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for strategy determination.
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 to review planning areas.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings: If the product is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy is correctly set up and that the levels are properly defined.
  
  
  Test with Different Planning Versions: If applicable, try using a different planning version to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a particular version.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the strategy determination process to identify where it is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/STRATEGY, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and others related to master data and planning areas.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on strategy determination and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.