How To Fix ATP_BOP_VDM043 - Fallback variant of variant &1 does not exist.

ATP_BOP_VDM043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_BOP_VDM -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Fallback variant of variant &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_BOP_VDM043 - Fallback variant of variant &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_BOP_VDM043, which states "Fallback variant of variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Advanced ATP (aATP) when the system is unable to find a fallback variant for a specific configuration or variant product. This can happen in scenarios involving variant configuration, where the system is trying to determine availability for a product that has multiple variants.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fallback Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the fallback variant defined in the system does not exist. This can happen if the variant configuration is not set up correctly or if the fallback variant has been deleted or not created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the material master or the variant configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the variant configuration tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the variant