How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP428 - No requirement was transferred for the product allocation step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: No requirement was transferred for the product allocation step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP428 - No requirement was transferred for the product allocation step ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP428 indicates that there are no requirements transferred for the product allocation step in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the allocation process when the system expects to find requirements for a specific product but does not find any.
  Causes:
  
  No Demand Data: There may be no demand data (sales orders, forecasts, etc.) available for the product in question.
  Incorrect Product Allocation Setup: The product allocation configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of requirements.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have any active requirements or may not be correctly configured.
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which the allocation is being processed may not have any requirements.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product, such as missing or incorrect allocation data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Demand Data: Verify that there are valid demand data entries (like sales orders or forecasts) for the product in the relevant time period.
  Review Product Allocation Configuration: Ensure that the product allocation is correctly configured in the system. Check the allocation strategy and rules to ensure they are set up to capture the requirements.
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains the necessary requirements.
  Examine Time Period: Check the time period for which the allocation is being processed to ensure that it aligns with the demand data.
  Inspect Master Data: Review the master data for the product to ensure that all necessary information is present and correct, including allocation data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for product allocation) to analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on product allocation and demand planning processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.