How To Fix APO_BAPI110 - Catagory &1 is not defined for catagory type &2 or R/3 object &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI - Message Class for APO BAPIs

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Catagory &1 is not defined for catagory type &2 or R/3 object &3

What causes this issue?

You have specified an ATP category for an element (receipt,
requirements, stock, and so on). You cannot use the category in this
case, as the usage and Customizing settings vary.
Example:
The category was used for a receipt element, however, in Customizing,
the usage is defined for requirements elements.
The category was used for stock objects, however, in Customizing, the
usage is defined for the R/3 object type "Purchase order".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In the Customizing for categories, you have specified that this ATP
category can only be used eith certain category types (receipt,
requirements, stock, and so on). You have also specified that the
category can only be used for certain R/3 objects.
Verify whether the category can be used in this situation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI110 - Catagory &1 is not defined for catagory type &2 or R/3 object &3 ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI110 indicates that there is an issue with the category type and the associated category in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically states that a specific category is not defined for a given category type or R/3 object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Category: The category specified in the transaction or BAPI call does not exist in the system for the specified category type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the category types in APO may not be properly set up or may be missing.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are transferring data from R/3 to APO, there may be inconsistencies or missing definitions in the data being transferred.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the category definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in APO and verify that the category type and category are defined correctly.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to