How To Fix /SCMTMS/TOR420 - Change-strategy determination condition &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TOR -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Change-strategy determination condition &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR420 - Change-strategy determination condition &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TOR420 Change-strategy determination condition &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when the system is unable to find a valid change strategy for a specific condition. This can happen during the planning or execution of transportation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the change strategy has not been defined in the system for the specified condition. This could be due to incomplete configuration in the Transportation Management settings.
  Incorrect Condition Type: The condition type being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system being unable to determine the appropriate change strategy.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the change strategy configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Transportation Management and verify that the change strategies are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the condition type referenced in the error message is properly configured and linked to the relevant change strategies.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Change Strategy:
  
  If the change strategy does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant section for Transportation Management.
  Make sure to define the conditions under which the change strategy should be applied.
  
  
  
  Review Condition Types:
  
  Check if the condition type used in the process is valid and correctly set up in the system.
  If necessary, create or modify the condition type to ensure it aligns with the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the master data and transactional data for any inconsistencies that might be causing the issue.
  Ensure that all relevant data is complete and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the change strategy settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE16 for table data checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Transportation Management for detailed guidance on configuring change strategies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.