How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP071 - Invalid type &1 for liveCache connection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Invalid type &1 for liveCache connection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP071 - Invalid type &1 for liveCache connection ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP071 Invalid type &1 for liveCache connection typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the connection to the LiveCache database. This error indicates that the system is unable to establish a valid connection to the LiveCache due to an invalid type being specified.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The connection parameters for LiveCache may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP application server and the LiveCache server.
  LiveCache Instance Issues: The LiveCache instance may not be running or may have encountered an error.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the SAP system and the LiveCache.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the LiveCache.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the LiveCache connection settings in transaction LC10 or LC11. Ensure that the connection parameters (like host, port, and instance) are correctly set.
  Check the settings in transaction RSCUSTV10 for the LiveCache configuration.
  
  
  
  Check LiveCache Status:
  
  Ensure that the LiveCache instance is up and running. You can check this using transaction LC10 or by accessing the LiveCache administration tools.
  If the LiveCache is down, restart it and check for any errors in the logs.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Test the network connection between the SAP application server and the LiveCache server. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity on the specified port.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the LiveCache. You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and the LiveCache logs for any additional error messages that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for any specific guidance related to the version of SAP and LiveCache you are using.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  LC10 - LiveCache Administration
  LC11 - LiveCache Monitoring
  SM21 - System Log
  RSCUSTV10 - Customizing for LiveCache
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SAPAPO/ATP071 Invalid type &1 for liveCache connection error.