How To Fix ATP_BOP_VDM016 - Segments assigned to a variant require a confirmation strategy.


ATP_BOP_VDM016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ATP_BOP_VDM -

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Segments assigned to a variant require a confirmation strategy.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_BOP_VDM016 - Segments assigned to a variant require a confirmation strategy. ?
    The SAP error message ATP_BOP_VDM016 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of segments to a variant in the context of Advanced Planning (ATP) and Backorder Processing (BOP). Specifically, it suggests that the segments assigned to a variant require a confirmation strategy, which has not been defined or is not properly configured.
    
    Cause: Missing Confirmation Strategy: The segments assigned to the variant do not have a defined confirmation strategy. This means that the system does not know how to handle confirmations for the segments in question.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the variant or the segments, leading to the requirement for a confirmation strategy not being met. Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that are causing the system to trigger this error.
    Solution: Define Confirmation Strategy: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and define a confirmation strategy for the segments

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