How To Fix /INCMD/MSG257 - FFF class &1 is relevant for ATP, hence subset cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: FFF class &1 is relevant for ATP, hence subset cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG257 - FFF class &1 is relevant for ATP, hence subset cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG257 indicates that a specific class (denoted by &1) is relevant for Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks, which means that it cannot be used to create a subset in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production planning, or sales order processing where ATP checks are critical for ensuring that the requested quantities are available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Class Relevance for ATP: The class specified in the error message is marked as relevant for ATP checks. This means that the system expects to perform ATP checks for items belonging to this class, and therefore, it cannot create a subset that would bypass these checks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or class settings that are causing this issue. For example, the class might be incorrectly set up to be ATP relevant when it should not be.
  Data Integrity