How To Fix /SCMTMS/INCOMP121 - External strategy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/INCOMP -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: External strategy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP121 - External strategy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/INCOMP121 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 name or ID being used in the transaction is incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP TM configuration settings 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 your transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify External Strategy ID:
  
  Double-check the ID of the external strategy being referenced in your transaction. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the existing entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to external strategies in SAP TM to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing strategy.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SAP TM configuration, such as /SCMTMS/CONFIG for configuration settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.