How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG342 - Cannot run historical spend report; save strategy

/SCMTMS/FAG_MSG342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Cannot run historical spend report; save strategy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG342 - Cannot run historical spend report; save strategy ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG342 indicates that there is an issue with running a historical spend report due to a problem with the save strategy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to retrieve or process historical data for reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Save Strategy Configuration: The error often occurs if the save strategy for historical data is not properly configured or is missing. This can happen if the necessary settings for data retention or archiving are not in place.
  Data Availability: There may be insufficient historical data available in the system for the report to run successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the historical data or run the report.
  System Settings: There could be issues with the system settings or parameters that affect how historical data is stored or retrieved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Save Strategy Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for