How To Fix ATP_SE046 - No document type provided; document type 'Sales order' used as a default

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No document type provided; document type 'Sales order' used as a default

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SE046 - No document type provided; document type 'Sales order' used as a default ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SE046 indicates that there is an issue with the availability check process in the system, specifically related to the absence of a document type in the context of an ATP (Available to Promise) check. The system defaults to using "Sales order" as the document type when none is provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to identify a specific document type for the transaction being processed. This can happen if the configuration for the ATP check does not specify a document type or if the document type is not being passed correctly in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the ATP check, particularly in the settings related to document types and their usage.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the ATP process, they might not be handling document types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ATP check in the SAP system. Ensure that the document types are correctly defined and that the system is set up to recognize the document type for the transaction you are processing.
  You can check the configuration in the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Availability Check ? Define Availability Check.
  
  
  
  
  
  Specify Document Type: 
  
  If you are executing a transaction that requires a document type, ensure that you are providing it correctly. This may involve checking the transaction code or the program that is being executed.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are any custom developments related to the ATP process, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the document type. Make sure that the document type is being passed to the ATP function modules or methods as required.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the ATP check functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on ATP configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to ATP checks and document types to understand the expected behavior and configuration requirements.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ATP_SE046 error and implement a solution to resolve it.