How To Fix ATO161 - Accessing data about move items before they were calculated.

ATO161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO - Adaptation Transport Organizer Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Accessing data about move items before they were calculated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO161 - Accessing data about move items before they were calculated. ?

  The SAP error message ATO161, which states "Accessing data about move items before they were calculated," typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with the SAP Advanced Planning (AP) functionalities. This error indicates that the system is trying to access data related to move items (such as stock movements or planned orders) before the necessary calculations have been completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Timing of Data Access: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to access move item data before the planning run or calculation has been executed. This can happen if the system is trying to read data that has not yet been generated or updated.
  Incomplete Planning Run: If the planning run was interrupted or not executed properly, the system may not have the necessary data available for access.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning settings that prevent the proper calculation of