How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP086 - Check mode &3 does not exist for product/location &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Check mode &3 does not exist for product/location &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP086 - Check mode &3 does not exist for product/location &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP086 indicates that there is an issue with the availability check mode for a specific product and location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message typically states that the specified check mode does not exist for the given product/location combination.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Check Mode: The check mode specified in the system does not exist or is not defined for the product and location combination.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the availability check may not be properly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data or location master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of the required check mode.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or master data, the check mode may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system and verify that the check mode is defined for the product and location.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/ATP to check the availability check settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Check Mode:
  
  If the check mode does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under the availability check settings.
  Ensure that the check mode is assigned to the relevant product and location.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data (transaction code MM03) and location master data (transaction code LOC3) to ensure that they are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location and that the necessary settings for availability checks are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects related to the check mode have been transported correctly.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring availability checks and managing check modes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/ATP: Availability Check Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  LOC3: Display Location Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring availability checks.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.