How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP164 - A safety stock requirement is not permitted for category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: A safety stock requirement is not permitted for category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP164 - A safety stock requirement is not permitted for category &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP164 indicates that a safety stock requirement is not permitted for a specific category in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module of SAP. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to set safety stock for a product or location that is not configured to allow it.
  Cause:
  
  Category Restrictions: The product or location category may not be configured to allow safety stock. Certain categories in SAP APO are designed to not support safety stock due to business rules or planning strategies.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the APO system may not permit safety stock for the specified category. This could be due to the planning strategy or the way the product is defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly, leading to this restriction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Category: Review the product category and ensure that it is set up to allow safety stock. You may need to change the category or adjust the settings.
  Review Planning Strategy: Check the planning strategy assigned to the product. Some strategies do not support safety stock. If necessary, change the planning strategy to one that allows safety stock.
  Adjust Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the product/location is correctly configured. This includes checking the safety stock settings in the product master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for specific details on which categories allow safety stock and how to configure them.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP APO Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization to understand the implications of safety stock and category settings.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master) to check and modify settings.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect safety stock calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.