How To Fix COM_VBX010 - Material & is not relevant for characteristic-based ATP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_VBX -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Material & is not relevant for characteristic-based ATP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_VBX010 - Material & is not relevant for characteristic-based ATP ?

  The SAP error message COM_VBX010 indicates that a specific material is not relevant for characteristic-based Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where materials are defined with characteristics that can affect their availability.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question may not be set up correctly for characteristic-based ATP. This can happen if the material is not defined as a configurable material or if it lacks the necessary characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the required settings for characteristic-based ATP. This includes missing or incorrect configuration settings in the material master.
  ATP Settings: The ATP settings in the system may not be configured to handle characteristic-based checks for the specific material type.
  Sales Order or Delivery: The sales order or delivery document may not be correctly linked to the configurable material, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that it is set up as a configurable material and that all necessary characteristics are defined.
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data", "Sales", and "MRP" views.
  Ensure that the "Configurable Material" checkbox is selected.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile: Ensure that the configuration profile assigned to the material is correct and that it includes the necessary characteristics for ATP checks.
  
  
  ATP Configuration: Check the ATP configuration settings in the system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Availability Check > Configure Availability Check.
  Ensure that the settings for characteristic-based ATP are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Sales Order Processing: If the error occurs during sales order processing, ensure that the sales order is correctly referencing the configurable material and that all required characteristics are being selected.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the ATP check again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  CO01 (Create Production Order for configurable materials)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristic-based ATP and variant configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration and ATP processes.