How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP005 - Filter type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Filter type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP005 - Filter type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP005 Filter type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access a filter type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Filter Definition: The specified filter type (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the filter type from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the filter type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the filter type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/ATPFILTER) to check if the filter type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Filter Type:
  
  If the filter type is missing, you can create a new filter type by following the appropriate steps in the configuration.
  Ensure that the filter type is correctly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the filter type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported.
  If it was not transported, you may need to re-transport it or create it manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the filter type.
  If not, work with your security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific filter type and its usage in the context of your APO implementation.
  
  
  
  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/ATPFILTER for managing filters.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary components are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.