How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP017 - Characteristic or field &1 or the sort column &2 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic or field &1 or the sort column &2 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP017 - Characteristic or field &1 or the sort column &2 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP017 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic or field that is not recognized in the context of the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unknown Characteristic or Field: The characteristic or field specified in the error message (&1 or the sort column &2) is not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the characteristic name.
  The characteristic not being activated or defined in the relevant configuration.
  The characteristic being deleted or not included in the current planning version.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the planning area or the data model may not include the specified characteristic.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or characteristics, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the characteristics defined in your planning area.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the planning area to ensure that the characteristic is included.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/DP or /SAPAPO/MC62 to review the configuration of the planning area.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the code or configuration where the error is occurring to ensure there are no typographical errors in the characteristic names.
  
  
  
  Check Sort Columns:
  
  If the error mentions a sort column, ensure that the sort column is valid and defined in the context of the planning area.
  
  
  
  Re-activate or Reconfigure:
  
  If the characteristic was recently modified or deleted, consider re-activating or reconfiguring it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of APO you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CTM, /SAPAPO/DP, and /SAPAPO/MC62 for configuration and monitoring.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.