How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG808 - Strategy &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Strategy &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG808 - Strategy &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG808 Strategy &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the transportation strategy being used in a particular process. This error indicates that the specified strategy (denoted by &1) is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Strategy Configuration: The strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  Inactive Strategy: The strategy might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant transportation planning process.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the strategy name when it is being referenced in the transaction or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified strategy.
  Transport Planning Scenario: The strategy may not be applicable to the specific transport planning scenario being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation management and verify that the strategy is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the strategy is assigned to the relevant transportation planning process.
  
  
  
  Verify Strategy Name: 
  
  Double-check the spelling of the strategy name in the transaction or configuration to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the specified strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid strategies and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Strategy: 
  
  If possible, try using a different strategy that is known to be valid to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM, such as /SCMTMS/PLN for planning or /SCMTMS/STRATEGY for strategy management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.