How To Fix ATP_ABC_VDM_STRATEGY011 - Substitution Item Type does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_ABC_VDM_STRATEGY - Message class for subsitution strategy

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Substitution Item Type does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_ABC_VDM_STRATEGY011 - Substitution Item Type does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_ABC_VDM_STRATEGY011: Substitution Item Type does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced ATP (aATP) when the system is trying to process a substitution item that has not been defined or configured properly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The substitution item type that is being referenced in the ATP check is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the relevant configuration for the item may not have the necessary substitution settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the ATP logic, they may not be handling the substitution item types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for Advanced ATP.
  Ensure that the substitution item types are defined correctly. You can check under the path: Advanced Planning and Optimization > Global Settings > Define Substitution Item Types.
  If the substitution item type is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the substitution settings are correctly maintained.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to ATP, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles substitution item types.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can use transaction codes like CO09 (Availability Overview) to check the ATP results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Advanced ATP and substitution item types for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on the configuration and usage of Advanced ATP to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.