How To Fix ATP_SE036 - Error while reading material: &3 (&1, &2) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error while reading material: &3 (&1, &2) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SE036 - Error while reading material: &3 (&1, &2) not found ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SE036 indicates that there is an issue with reading a material in the system. The message typically states that the specified material (identified by its material number and plant) could not be found. This error is often encountered in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when performing availability checks.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the system or may not exist in the specified plant.
  Material Deactivation: The material could be inactive or flagged for deletion.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Assigned: The material may not be assigned to the specified plant.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing views or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to check if the material is created and active.
  Verify Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  Correct Material Number: Double-check the material number for any typos or errors.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not marked for deletion or inactive. You can check the status in the material master.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary views of the material master are maintained and complete.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and availability checks for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ATP_SE036 error in SAP.