How To Fix ATP_ABC_ALTVCTRL006 - The selected substitution strategy does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_ABC_ALTVCTRL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The selected substitution strategy does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_ABC_ALTVCTRL006 - The selected substitution strategy does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_ABC_ALTVCTRL006, which states "The selected substitution strategy does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Advanced ATP (aATP) when a substitution strategy is being referenced that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substitution Strategy: The substitution strategy that is being referenced in the planning run or transaction does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the substitution strategy has not been properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the correct substitution strategy assigned.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or master data, the substitution strategy may not have been included or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the substitution strategy is defined. This can typically be