How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH077 - Change controller strategy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Change controller strategy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH077 - Change controller strategy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH077 Change controller strategy &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a specified change controller strategy. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified change controller strategy (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Strategy Name: The name of the change controller strategy may have been entered incorrectly.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is part of a transport layer, the strategy may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the change controller strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify if the change controller strategy exists.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check under the Transportation Management settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Strategy:
  
  If the strategy does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings.
  If it exists but is not functioning correctly, consider modifying it or checking its parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the change controller strategy you are trying to use. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the system is newly set up or recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects related to the change controller strategy have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the change controller strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring change controller strategies in SAP TM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/SCM for configuration or /SCMTMS/TS for transportation-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.