How To Fix LATP011 - Schedule line category &1 does not exist; ATP check not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LATP - Messages for Package LATP

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Schedule line category &1 does not exist; ATP check not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LATP011 - Schedule line category &1 does not exist; ATP check not possible ?

  The SAP error message LATP011 indicates that the system cannot find a valid schedule line category for the specified material and sales document type during an Available-to-Promise (ATP) check. This error typically arises in the context of sales order processing, where the system is trying to determine the availability of a product based on the defined schedule line categories.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Schedule Line Category: The specified schedule line category does not exist in the system for the combination of material and sales document type.
  Configuration Issues: The schedule line category may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for ATP checks, or the material may not be set up for sales order processing.
  Sales Document Type Issues: The sales document type being used may not be linked to the appropriate schedule line categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schedule Line Categories:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Schedule Line Categories.
  Verify that the schedule line category exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Schedule Line Categories:
  
  Ensure that the schedule line category is assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  Check the configuration under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Assign Schedule Line Categories to Sales Document Types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the sales view is correctly set up and that the ATP check is enabled.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type:
  
  Verify that the sales document type being used is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate schedule line categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the ATP check again by creating a new sales order or processing the existing one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  VA01: Create Sales Order.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on schedule line categories and ATP checks.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the ATP check process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LATP011 error and ensure that the ATP check can be performed successfully.