How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP350 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in the field catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not contained in the field catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP350 - Characteristic &1 is not contained in the field catalog ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP350 Characteristic &1 is not contained in the field catalog typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific characteristic in the field catalog that is required for the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check or other planning functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the error message (denoted by &1) is not defined in the field catalog for the relevant planning area or the specific configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning area may not include the necessary characteristics that are required for the ATP check.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way characteristics are defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (Field Catalog Maintenance) to check if the characteristic is included in the field catalog for the relevant planning area.
  If the characteristic is missing, you will need to add it to the field catalog.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Area:
  
  If the characteristic is not part of the planning area, you may need to modify the planning area configuration to include the required characteristic.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MP30 to adjust the planning area settings.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Data Model:
  
  If there are significant issues with the data model, consider rebuilding or adjusting the data model to ensure that all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of the ATP check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using, as there may be known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the ATP check works as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on field catalogs and planning area configurations in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary characteristics are included in the field catalog for your planning area.