How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP167 - Choose at least one basic method

/SAPAPO/ATP167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Choose at least one basic method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP167 - Choose at least one basic method ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP167 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check. The message indicates that the system requires the user to select at least one basic method for the ATP check.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the ATP check is configured to require a basic method, but none has been selected. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The ATP check settings in the system may not be properly configured to include a basic method.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like product master, location, etc.) may not have the necessary ATP methods defined.
  User Input: The user may not have selected any ATP method when executing the ATP check.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/ATP167 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Basic Method:
  
  When prompted by the error message, ensure that you select at least one basic method for