How To Fix /SCTM/PROC_CON201 - Enter a strategy and a service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/PROC_CON -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter a strategy and a service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/PROC_CON201 - Enter a strategy and a service ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/PROC_CON201 typically indicates that a strategy and a service need to be specified in the context of a process or transaction within the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of the SAP Transportation Management (TM) or similar applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The error usually occurs when a user attempts to execute a function or transaction that requires a specific strategy and service to be defined, but these inputs are either missing or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, where the necessary strategies or services have not been set up correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields in the transaction screen.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that both the strategy and service fields are filled in correctly. Check the transaction or screen where the error occurred and provide the necessary inputs.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the required strategies and services are defined. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  Ensuring that the transportation strategies and services are properly set up and activated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to understand the required inputs better.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing additional training or resources to help them understand the necessary steps to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may relate to the process you are working on.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  By addressing the missing inputs and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.