How To Fix ATO_CUSTOMER036 - &1 items collected for deferral to version &2

ATO_CUSTOMER036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO_CUSTOMER - ATO Messages for the End User

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1 items collected for deferral to version &2

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ATO_CUSTOMER036 - Details

• The SAP error message ATO_CUSTOMER036 typically relates to the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or the Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) in SAP. This error indicates that there are items that have been collected for deferral, which means that they are not being processed in the current version of the planning run or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Versioning Issues: The error often arises when there are discrepancies between the versions of the planning run or configuration. It may indicate that certain items are not being processed in the expected version.
  Configuration Settings: There may be settings in the variant configuration that are causing certain items to be deferred.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in master data or transaction data can lead to items being collected for deferral.
  Planning Parameters: Incorrect planning parameters or settings in the planning book can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Settings: Ensure that the version specified in the error message is correct and that