How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG501 - External strategy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: External strategy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG501 - External strategy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG501 External strategy &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an external strategy that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The external strategy referenced by the system is not configured in the SAP TM system.
  Incorrect Reference: The external strategy ID being used might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the external strategy with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  Ensure that the external strategy ID being used in your transaction or process is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the external strategy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external strategy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more details on how to configure external strategies in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the reference to the external strategy is being made and why it is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/STRATEGY for managing external strategies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.