How To Fix ATP_BOP_VDM017 - Segment &1 is already used: remove the second usage.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_BOP_VDM -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Segment &1 is already used: remove the second usage.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_BOP_VDM017 - Segment &1 is already used: remove the second usage. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_BOP_VDM017 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a segment in the context of Advanced ATP (Available-to-Promise) or Backorder Processing. This typically occurs when the system detects that a segment (like a product or a location) is being referenced more than once in a specific context, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same segment (e.g., a product or location) has been added multiple times in the same context, such as in a sales order or a planning run.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Advanced ATP settings or the way the data is structured in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this duplication.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Review the segments involved in the transaction or configuration that triggered the error. Check for any