How To Fix /SCTM/PROC_CON212 - Strategy &1 already has a method assigned at item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/PROC_CON -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Strategy &1 already has a method assigned at item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/PROC_CON212 - Strategy &1 already has a method assigned at item &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/PROC_CON212 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a strategy to a method in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Transportation Management (TM). Specifically, the error states that a strategy (denoted as &1) already has a method assigned to a specific item (denoted as &2), which means that you are trying to assign a method to a strategy that already has a method assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the strategy you are trying to assign to an item already has a method assigned to it. In SAP, each strategy can only have one method assigned to it for a specific item.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the strategy or method setup, leading to attempts to assign multiple methods to the same strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the current assignments for the strategy and item in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP SCM or TM.
  Remove Existing Method: If you need to assign a new method to the strategy, you will first need to remove the existing method assignment for that item. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where strategies and methods are defined.
  Assign the New Method: After removing the existing method, you can then proceed to assign the new method to the strategy for the specified item.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to strategy and method assignments in SCM or TM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the configuration settings, such as SPRO for customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on strategy and method assignments.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the configuration to confirm that the error is resolved and that the new method is functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.