How To Fix ATP_SE027 - Requirement type &3 not available (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_SE - Message class for ATP-Services

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Requirement type &3 not available (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SE027 - Requirement type &3 not available (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SE027 indicates that a specific requirement type is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning (ATP - Available to Promise) when the system is trying to process a requirement that it cannot find in its configuration.
  Cause:
  The error message ATP_SE027 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Requirement Type: The requirement type specified in the error message (&3) is not defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the ATP check may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to recognize the requirement type.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the ATP process, they may not be handling the requirement type correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ATP_SE027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Requirement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the requirement types in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Availability Check > Define Requirement Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the requirement type specified in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., material master, customer master) to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Analyze Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to ATP, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the requirement types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ATP and requirement types for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the ATP process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OVZ9 (for checking availability check configuration) or MM03 (to view material master data) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on ATP and requirement types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ATP_SE027 error and implement a solution to resolve it.