How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP183 - Call up search function first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Call up search function first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP183 - Call up search function first ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP183 Call up search function first typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the availability check or the way the system is trying to access the available-to-promise (ATP) data.
  Cause:
  
  Search Function Not Called: The error indicates that the system is trying to access ATP data without first executing the necessary search function. This can happen if the ATP check is not properly configured or if the sequence of operations in the program is incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ATP check in the APO system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the product master or the location product master.
  Data Issues: There could be missing or inconsistent data in the master data that the ATP check relies on.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the ATP check is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the product master and location product master.
  Execute Search Function: Before performing the ATP check, ensure that the search function is called. This may involve modifying the program or transaction that is being used to ensure that the search function is executed first.
  Review Custom Code: If there is any custom code involved in the ATP check process, review it to ensure that it is correctly calling the necessary functions in the right order.
  Check Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data is complete and consistent. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any other related data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ATP checks and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ATP for availability checks and /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the process to identify where the call to the search function is being missed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a technical expert familiar with APO and ATP processes.