How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP120 - Error when determining GUID for a characteristics combination

/SAPAPO/ATP120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error when determining GUID for a characteristics combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP120 - Error when determining GUID for a characteristics combination ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP120 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to determine the Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for a characteristics combination. This can happen during the availability check or when trying to access certain characteristics in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are required for the combination may not be defined or may be missing in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics or the product master data may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic value assignments.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, there may be issues with the data not being fully updated or synchronized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristics Configuration: Ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined in