How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP168 - The data for product &1 and supplier &2 is not maintained completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: The data for product &1 and supplier &2 is not maintained completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP168 - The data for product &1 and supplier &2 is not maintained completely ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP168 indicates that there is incomplete data for a specific product and supplier combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly in the context of Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks. This error typically arises when certain required data fields are not filled out or are missing for the product-supplier relationship.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: Essential master data for the product or supplier may not be maintained. This includes data in the material master, vendor master, or other related tables.
  Incomplete Info Records: The info records for the product-supplier combination may not be fully maintained. This includes missing purchasing info records or conditions.
  Missing Location Data: The location data for the product or supplier may not be set up correctly, which can affect ATP calculations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that are not properly set up, leading to incomplete data scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product master data is complete. Check the material master (transaction MM03) for the product and ensure all relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are filled out.
  Check the vendor master data (transaction MK03) for the supplier to ensure all necessary information is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Info Records:
  
  Check the purchasing info records (transaction ME13) for the product and supplier combination. Ensure that all required fields are filled out, including conditions, lead times, and other relevant data.
  
  
  
  Location Data:
  
  Ensure that the location data for the product and supplier is correctly maintained. This includes checking the location-specific data in the APO system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary settings for ATP checks are correctly configured. This may involve checking the settings in the APO system for product allocation, planning areas, and other relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to ATP and master data maintenance for further guidance on required fields and settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test ATP check to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), MK03 (Vendor Master), ME13 (Purchasing Info Record), and CIF (Core Interface) for data synchronization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization to understand the data requirements for ATP checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/ATP168 error message.