How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG314 - Select only one preferred strategy; strategy for item &1 already selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Select only one preferred strategy; strategy for item &1 already selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG314 - Select only one preferred strategy; strategy for item &1 already selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG314 indicates that there is an issue with the selection of transportation strategies in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. Specifically, it means that a strategy for a particular item has already been selected, and the system is prompting you to choose only one preferred strategy.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Multiple Strategies Selected: The system has detected that more than one transportation strategy has been assigned to the same item, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the transportation management settings that allows multiple strategies to be assigned.
  Data Entry Error: During the planning or execution process, a user may have inadvertently selected multiple strategies for the same item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Item's Strategies:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP TM where the item is defined (e.g., transportation order, shipment, etc.).
  Check the assigned strategies for the item in question.
  
  
  
  Select a Single Preferred Strategy:
  
  If multiple strategies are assigned, you need to determine which one is the preferred strategy for the item.
  Remove any non-preferred strategies so that only one remains.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration (if necessary):
  
  If this issue is recurring and seems to be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP TM configuration team to ensure that the settings allow for only one strategy to be selected per item.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to process the item again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP TM documentation for details on transportation strategies and how they should be configured and assigned.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the transportation planning process are trained on how to select and manage transportation strategies correctly to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that only one preferred strategy is selected for each item in your SAP TM system.