How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG315 - Preferred strategy deselected; item status for item &1 reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Preferred strategy deselected; item status for item &1 reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG315 - Preferred strategy deselected; item status for item &1 reset ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG315 indicates that a preferred strategy for a transportation item has been deselected, and as a result, the item status for that specific item has been reset. This message is typically encountered in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Strategy Deselecting: The preferred strategy for the transportation item may have been deselected due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual intervention by a user.
  Changes in the configuration or settings of the transportation management system.
  Conflicts with other strategies or constraints that prevent the preferred strategy from being applied.
  
  
  
  Item Status Reset: When the preferred strategy is deselected, the system resets the item status to reflect that the item is no longer associated with a valid strategy. This can affect the planning and execution of transportation processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Strategy Settings: Check the configuration of the transportation strategies in the system. Ensure that the preferred strategy is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  Check Item Details: Look into the specific item (indicated by &1 in the error message) to understand why the preferred strategy was deselected. This may involve reviewing the item’s attributes, constraints, and any related planning documents.
  
  
  Reassign Preferred Strategy: If the preferred strategy was deselected unintentionally, you may need to manually reassign it to the item. This can typically be done in the transportation planning or execution transaction.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing transportation strategies and resolving related issues.
  
  
  System Logs and Traces: Check system logs or traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the strategy was deselected.
  
  
  User Training: If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to manage transportation strategies effectively.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates and patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/EXE for execution, to manage transportation items and strategies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG315.