How To Fix ATP_SE040 - SAP-APO product not allowed: &3/&4 (&1, &2)

ATP_SE040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: SAP-APO product not allowed: &3/&4 (&1, &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SE040 - SAP-APO product not allowed: &3/&4 (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SE040 indicates that a product is not allowed for the specific operation you are trying to perform in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in the context of Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks, where the system is unable to process a request for a product due to certain restrictions or settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error message ATP_SE040 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Product Status: The product may be set to a status that does not allow it to be used in ATP checks. For example, it could be marked as inactive or discontinued.
  
  
  Product Master Data: The product may not be properly defined in the system. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the product master data.
  
  
  Location/Plant Restrictions: The product may not be allowed in the specific location or plant you are trying to use it in. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict certain