How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG780 - Cannot specify more than one preferred target share strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Cannot specify more than one preferred target share strategy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG780 - Cannot specify more than one preferred target share strategy ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG780 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the target share strategy in the SAP Transportation Management System (TM). Specifically, it means that you are trying to specify more than one preferred target share strategy, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  You have defined multiple target share strategies in a way that conflicts with the system's requirement for a single preferred strategy.
  The configuration settings for the transportation management process are not aligned, leading to ambiguity in the preferred target share strategy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the target share strategy in SAP TM.
  Ensure that only one preferred target share strategy is defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and reviewing the settings under Transportation Management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Target Share Strategy:
  
  If you find multiple strategies marked as preferred, decide which one should be the preferred strategy and adjust the settings accordingly.
  Remove or deactivate the other strategies to ensure that only one is marked as preferred.
  
  
  
  Review Business Rules:
  
  Check if there are any business rules or conditions that might be causing the system to interpret multiple strategies as preferred.
  Adjust the rules if necessary to ensure clarity in the preferred strategy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process that previously triggered the error.
  Ensure that the system behaves as expected without generating the error message.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the configuration for future reference and to assist other team members who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the correct configuration practices for target share strategies in SAP TM to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG780 and ensure that your SAP TM configuration is set up correctly.