How To Fix APO_BAPI085 - Location is assigned to ATP or set up group/set up key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Location is assigned to ATP or set up group/set up key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI085 - Location is assigned to ATP or set up group/set up key ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI085 indicates that a location is assigned to either an Available-to-Promise (ATP) check or a setup group/setup key in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation (like deleting or modifying a location) that is not allowed due to existing assignments.
  Cause:
  
  ATP Assignment: The location is currently linked to an ATP check, which means it is being used in the context of availability checks for sales orders or production orders.
  Setup Group/Key Assignment: The location is associated with a setup group or setup key, which is used in production planning to manage the setup times and costs associated with production processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ATP Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/ATPCHECK or similar).
  Review the ATP checks and see if the location is indeed assigned. If it is, you may need to remove the assignment or modify the ATP check configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Setup Group/Key Assignments:
  
  Go to the production planning area in SAP APO.
  Check if the location is assigned to any setup groups or keys. If it is, you will need to either remove the assignment or adjust the setup group/key configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete the Location:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the location, ensure that it is not being used in any ATP checks or setup groups/keys. You may need to first remove these assignments before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to ATP and setup groups to understand the implications of changing these assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/ATPCHECK, /SAPAPO/LOCATIONS, and others that pertain to location and ATP management.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for ATP checks and setup groups in the SAP APO system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to ATP checks and setup groups, as restrictions may prevent you from modifying these assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.