How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP261 - Temporary quantity assignment could not be saved in liveCache &1

/SAPAPO/ATP261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Temporary quantity assignment could not be saved in liveCache &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP261 - Temporary quantity assignment could not be saved in liveCache &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP261 Temporary quantity assignment could not be saved in liveCache &1 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with saving temporary quantity assignments in the liveCache. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the liveCache itself.
  Causes:
  
  LiveCache Issues: The liveCache may be down, not properly configured, or experiencing performance issues.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect or missing master data.
  Locking Issues: The system may be experiencing locking issues where the required data is locked by another process.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect settings in the APO configuration can lead to this error.
  Memory Issues: The liveCache may not have enough memory allocated to handle the operations being performed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check LiveCache Status: Ensure that the liveCache is up and running. You can check the status using transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LC10