How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP353 - Type of charact. &1 of product allocation group &2 cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Type of charact. &1 of product allocation group &2 cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP353 - Type of charact. &1 of product allocation group &2 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP353 indicates that the system is unable to determine the type of characteristic for a product allocation group. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product allocation and characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic type for the specified product allocation group may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The product or product allocation group may not have been set up correctly in the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the product allocation group or its characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product allocation groups in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic types are correctly defined for the product allocation group in question.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product allocation group is correctly assigned to the relevant products.
  Check the characteristics assigned to the product and ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ATC to analyze and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the product allocation group and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on product allocation and characteristic types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/ATC for checking allocation and /SAPAPO/PRODLOC for product location.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on product allocation and characteristic management in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/ATP353.