How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP161 - Categories &1 and &2 cannot both be included in one scope of check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Categories &1 and &2 cannot both be included in one scope of check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP161 - Categories &1 and &2 cannot both be included in one scope of check ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP161 indicates that there is a conflict in the scope of check for the categories specified in the error message. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to perform an Available-to-Promise (ATP) check that involves multiple categories that cannot be processed together.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to include two different categories in a single scope of check that are not compatible. For example, you might be trying to check both "Stock" and "Sales Order" categories simultaneously, which the system does not allow due to the way the ATP check is configured.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Scope of Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ATP check in SAP APO.
  Check the settings for the scope of check and see which categories are defined. Ensure that the categories you are trying to include are compatible.
  
  
  
  Modify the Scope of Check:
  
  If you need to include both categories, consider creating a new scope of check that allows for the inclusion of both categories, if applicable.
  Alternatively, you may need to separate the checks into different processes or calls, ensuring that each ATP check only includes compatible categories.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If you have custom code or enhancements that modify the ATP check behavior, review that code to ensure it is not inadvertently causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ATP checks and scope of check configurations for further guidance on how to set up your categories correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the ATP check works as expected without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights into scope of check configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP APO and ATP checks to better understand how to configure and troubleshoot these settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.