How To Fix ATP_SE050 - Reference to predecessor request item &1 &2 not found

ATP_SE050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Reference to predecessor request item &1 &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SE050 - Reference to predecessor request item &1 &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SE050, which states "Reference to predecessor request item &1 &2 not found," typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or in the context of the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a predecessor request item that is referenced in the current operation or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Predecessor Item: The predecessor request item that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning or production process that leads to the system not being able to find the predecessor item.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from linking the items correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the predecessor