How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP008 - Sort profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Sort profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP008 - Sort profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP008 Sort profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access a sort profile that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sort Profile: The specified sort profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or incorrectly referenced in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the sort profile is expected to be used.
  Transport Issues: If the sort profile was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sort Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/ATPSORT to check if the sort profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this by defining a new sort profile that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Create a New Sort Profile:
  
  If the sort profile is missing, create a new one by specifying the necessary parameters and attributes that are required for your planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant areas (like the ATP check or planning area) to ensure that the correct sort profile is being referenced.
  Make sure that the sort profile is assigned correctly in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the sort profile was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request included the sort profile and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the sort profile or create it manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to sort profiles in APO for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/ATPSORT: To manage sort profiles.
  /SAPAPO/ATPCHECK: To check ATP settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify sort profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the sort profile is correctly configured in your SAP APO system.