How To Fix ATP_RESPONSIBILITY015 - No validity end has been maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_RESPONSIBILITY -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No validity end has been maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_RESPONSIBILITY015 - No validity end has been maintained. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_RESPONSIBILITY015 indicates that there is no validity end date maintained for a specific responsibility in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced ATP (Available-to-Promise) functionality, where the system requires a defined period for which a responsibility is valid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Validity End Date: The primary cause of this error is that the responsibility record in the system does not have a validity end date defined. This can happen if the record was created without specifying an end date or if the end date was inadvertently deleted or not updated.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Advanced ATP settings, leading to the requirement of a validity end date that has not been fulfilled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ATP_RESPONSIBILITY015 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Responsibility Records:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/ATPL for Advanced Planning Table).
  Look for the responsibility records that are causing the error.
  Ensure that each responsibility has both a validity start date and a validity end date.
  
  
  
  Maintain Validity End Date:
  
  If you find a record without a validity end date, you can edit the record to add the appropriate end date.
  Make sure that the end date is set to a date that makes sense in the context of your business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for Advanced ATP in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to responsibilities and their validity periods are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing responsibilities in Advanced ATP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the ATP functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ATPL for managing ATP responsibilities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ATP and responsibility management that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to responsibility records in the system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Advanced ATP.