How To Fix ATO_CUSTOMER086 - You can change item &1 of type &2 only in its source system.

ATO_CUSTOMER086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: You can change item &1 of type &2 only in its source system.

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ATO_CUSTOMER086 - Details

• The SAP error message ATO_CUSTOMER086 indicates that you are trying to change an item of a specific type in a system where it is not allowed. This typically occurs in scenarios involving Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when dealing with data that is synchronized between different systems (like a source system and a target system).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to modify an item that is managed in a different system (source system) than the one you are currently working in (target system).
  The item type you are trying to change is restricted to modifications only in its original source system due to data integrity or synchronization rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Source System: Determine which system is the source for the item you are trying to change. This may involve checking the configuration or data management settings.
  
  
  Make Changes in the Source System: If you