How To Fix /SCTM/PROC_CON218 - Service &1 has strategy &2 assigned to it, and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCTM/PROC_CON -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Service &1 has strategy &2 assigned to it, and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCTM/PROC_CON218 - Service &1 has strategy &2 assigned to it, and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCTM/PROC_CON218 indicates that a service (denoted as &1) has a strategy (denoted as &2) assigned to it, and as a result, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Transportation Management (TM) when trying to delete a service that is still linked to a specific strategy.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the service you are trying to delete is still associated with a strategy. In SAP, certain objects cannot be deleted if they are still in use or linked to other objects. This is a safeguard to prevent data integrity issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Strategy: Determine which strategy (&2) is currently assigned to the service (&1). You can usually find this information in the service details or configuration settings.
  
  
  Remove the Assignment: Before you can delete the service, you need to remove the assignment of the strategy to the service. This can typically be done through the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area where the service and strategy are defined.
  Locate the service and check its assigned strategy.
  Remove the assignment of the strategy from the service.
  
  
  
  Delete the Service: Once the strategy has been disassociated from the service, you should be able to delete the service without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or assignments that might prevent the deletion of the service. If there are other linked objects, you may need to address those as well.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like /SCTM/PROC or others related to service and strategy management to navigate to the relevant areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing services and strategies in your specific version of SAP SCM or TM.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to services and strategies in the system.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.