How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP371 - Characteristics combinations must be loaded into the table again

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Characteristics combinations must be loaded into the table again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP371 - Characteristics combinations must be loaded into the table again ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP371 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics combinations in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the Available-to-Promise (ATP) functionality. This error typically arises when the characteristics combinations that are required for ATP checks are not available in the relevant tables, or they have become inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The characteristics combinations may have been changed or deleted in the master data, leading to inconsistencies in the ATP tables.
  Missing Data: The required characteristics combinations have not been loaded into the relevant tables, which can happen if the data load process was interrupted or not executed properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the correct loading of characteristics combinations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Reload Characteristics Combinations:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/ATPL to reload the characteristics combinations into the ATP tables. This transaction allows you to manage the ATP characteristics and combinations.
  Ensure that the data load process is completed successfully without interruptions.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data (like product master, location, etc.) is correctly maintained and that all necessary characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that the characteristics combinations are correctly set up in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any inconsistencies in the data. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/ATPC to perform consistency checks on the ATP data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are correctly set up for ATP checks. This includes checking the settings for characteristics and their combinations.
  
  
  
  Monitor Data Load Processes:
  
  If you are using data transfer processes (like CIF) to load data into APO, monitor these processes to ensure they are running correctly and without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/ATPL: Manage ATP characteristics and combinations.
  /SAPAPO/ATPC: Consistency check for ATP data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Advanced Planning and Optimization for detailed information on ATP and characteristics management.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SAPAPO/ATP371 error and ensure that the characteristics combinations are correctly loaded into the ATP tables.