How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP216 - The characteristics combination could not be determined

/SAPAPO/ATP216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The characteristics combination could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP216 - The characteristics combination could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP216 ("The characteristics combination could not be determined") typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid combination of characteristics for a product during the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The product may not have all the required characteristics defined in the system. If the characteristics are not maintained in the master data, the system cannot determine a valid combination.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the product might be incorrect or incomplete. This includes issues with the configuration profile or the characteristics assigned to the product.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data, such as the product master, location master, or other related data.
  
  
  Characteristic Values: The characteristic values assigned to the product may not