How To Fix VT357 - If necessary, enter a configuration strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 357

• Message text: If necessary, enter a configuration strategy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT357 - If necessary, enter a configuration strategy ?

  The SAP error message VT357 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's configuration for variant configuration (VC). This error indicates that a configuration strategy is required for the product being configured, but it has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  The error message VT357 is triggered when:
  
  A product that requires a configuration strategy is being configured, but no strategy has been assigned to it.
  The configuration profile for the material does not have a valid configuration strategy defined.
  The configuration strategy is not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT357 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Profile:
  
  Go to the material master record of the product in question.
  Check the configuration profile assigned to the material. Ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Define Configuration Strategy:
  
  If a configuration strategy is not defined, you need to create one. This can be done in the SAP system using transaction code CU01 (for creating a configuration profile).
  In the configuration profile, specify the necessary parameters and assign a configuration strategy.
  
  
  
  Assign Configuration Strategy:
  
  Once the configuration strategy is created, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant configuration profile of the material.
  You can do this in the configuration profile settings.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to configure the product again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration strategy or how to set it up, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  CU03: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to configuration strategies and the VT357 error.
  
  
  Variant Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of variant configuration in SAP, as understanding how it works will help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VT357 error and successfully configure the product in SAP.