How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH080 - Deletion strategy &1 is not valid for schedules

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Deletion strategy &1 is not valid for schedules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH080 - Deletion strategy &1 is not valid for schedules ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH080 Deletion strategy &1 is not valid for schedules typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the deletion strategy defined for a scheduling process. This error indicates that the specified deletion strategy is not applicable or valid for the schedules you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Deletion Strategy: The deletion strategy specified (represented by &1 in the error message) may not be defined correctly in the system or may not be applicable to the type of schedules you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management settings that lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data associated with the schedules may be inconsistent or corrupted, leading to the inability to apply the specified deletion strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP TM and verify the deletion strategies defined for schedules.
  Ensure that the deletion strategy you are trying to use is correctly configured and is applicable to the schedules in question.
  
  
  
  Review Schedule Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the schedules you are working with to ensure they align with the deletion strategy requirements.
  Make sure that the schedules are in a state that allows for the application of the deletion strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Transportation Management to understand the valid deletion strategies and their applicability to different scheduling scenarios.
  
  
  
  Error Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, test with a different deletion strategy that is known to be valid for schedules 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. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration and the actions that led to the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to deletion strategies in SAP TM.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the scheduling process are trained on the correct use of deletion strategies and understand the implications of their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.