How To Fix /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL021 - Strategy &1 cannot be used to select schedules or routes

/SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Strategy &1 cannot be used to select schedules or routes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL021 - Strategy &1 cannot be used to select schedules or routes ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/PLN_VSR_OL021 indicates that a specific strategy (denoted by &1) cannot be used to select schedules or routes in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module. This error typically arises during the planning process when the system is unable to find a valid strategy for the selection of transportation schedules or routes.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Strategy Configuration: The strategy specified may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Incompatibility with Planning Object: The strategy may not be compatible with the planning object or the specific transportation scenario being processed.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like transportation lanes, routes, or schedules) may be missing or incomplete, preventing the strategy from being applied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified strategy.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or customizing that restrict the use of certain strategies