How To Fix ATP_SUP_LOGIC103 - Material &1 is a generic material. This is not allowed.

ATP_SUP_LOGIC103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Material &1 is a generic material. This is not allowed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATP_SUP_LOGIC103 - Material &1 is a generic material. This is not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message ATP_SUP_LOGIC103 indicates that the material in question is a generic material, and the system does not allow certain operations or processes to be performed on generic materials. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks, where specific material types are required for certain functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Generic Material: The material is defined as a generic material in the system. Generic materials are often used in scenarios where specific characteristics are not defined, such as in the case of configurable products or when dealing with materials that can be substituted.
  Process Restrictions: Certain processes, such as ATP checks, require specific material types or characteristics that generic materials do not possess. This can lead to restrictions in planning, allocation, or order processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify if the material should indeed be a generic material. If it should not be, consider changing the material