How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP201 - Characteristics combination for item &2/&3 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Characteristics combination for item &2/&3 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP201 - Characteristics combination for item &2/&3 was not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP201 Characteristics combination for item &2/&3 was not found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific combination of characteristics for a given product (item) in the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are required for the product are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product might not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing or incorrect characteristic combinations.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may not have been maintained correctly, or the relevant characteristics may not have been assigned to the product.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be inconsistencies between the APO and the ERP system, especially if data has not been synchronized properly.
  Characteristic Value Assignment: The specific combination of characteristic values for the product may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify that the product master data is correctly maintained. Ensure that all necessary characteristics and their values are defined for the product.
  Maintain Characteristics: If the required characteristics are missing, you may need to create or maintain them in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the product in the APO system to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Data Synchronization: Ensure that the data between the ERP and APO systems is synchronized. You may need to run the relevant data transfer jobs to update the APO system with the latest data from the ERP system.
  Check Characteristic Combinations: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM or /SAPAPO/ATC to analyze the characteristic combinations and see if the required combination exists.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM (for Capable-to-Match) and /SAPAPO/ATC (for Advanced Planning Table).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  APO Configuration: Understanding the configuration of the APO system, especially in relation to product master data and characteristics, can be crucial for troubleshooting.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product master data and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.