How To Fix ATP_BOP_LOGIC013 - PAL only supports the confirmation strategy redistribute.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_BOP_LOGIC -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: PAL only supports the confirmation strategy redistribute.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_BOP_LOGIC013 - PAL only supports the confirmation strategy redistribute. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_BOP_LOGIC013 indicates that the system is encountering an issue related to the confirmation strategy in the Advanced Planning (APO) or Advanced ATP (aATP) module. Specifically, it states that "PAL only supports the confirmation strategy redistribute." This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a confirmation strategy that is not supported by the Planning Allocation (PAL) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Confirmation Strategy: The error occurs because the system is configured to use a confirmation strategy that is not compatible with the PAL. The only supported strategy in this context is "redistribute."
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the ATP (Available to Promise) or the planning strategies in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an unsupported strategy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Confirmation Strategy:
  
  Review the confirmation strategy being used for the relevant materials or orders.
  Change the confirmation strategy to "redistribute" if it is currently set to something else. This can typically be done in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for ATP and confirm that the settings align with the requirements for PAL.
  Ensure that the planning strategies and confirmation strategies are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the affected materials to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly populated and that the confirmation strategy is set to a supported value.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ATP and PAL for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ATP and PAL that may provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on ATP and PAL to better understand the configuration and operational aspects.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP APO or aATP for further investigation.