How To Fix ATP_SUP_LOGIC036 - The core characteristic 2 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATP_SUP_LOGIC - Messages for ATP Supply Protection Logic

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The core characteristic 2 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SUP_LOGIC036 - The core characteristic 2 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SUP_LOGIC036, which states "The core characteristic 2 is not valid," typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where characteristics and their values are used for planning and allocation processes.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The characteristic value assigned to the core characteristic (in this case, characteristic 2) is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrectly configured characteristics in the material master or other related master data.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration of the characteristics in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ATP_SUP_LOGIC036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristics in the SAP system.
  Ensure that characteristic 2 is defined correctly and that its values are valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to ensure that all required characteristics are properly assigned.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to review the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Values:
  
  Ensure that the values assigned to characteristic 2 are valid and exist in the system.
  You can check this in the characteristic value assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Object Structure:
  
  If you are using APO, ensure that the planning object structure is correctly defined and that characteristic 2 is included in the relevant planning object.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  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: MM03 (Display Material), CTC1 (Characteristic), CTC2 (Characteristic Values), and /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for checking planning data).
  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 information on characteristics and their configuration in the context of your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ATP_SUP_LOGIC036 error in your SAP system.