How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP087 - Item &1/&2 was not updated (early confirmation generated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Item &1/&2 was not updated (early confirmation generated)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP087 - Item &1/&2 was not updated (early confirmation generated) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP087 indicates that an item in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system was not updated because an early confirmation was generated. This typically occurs in the context of Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks and can be related to the planning and execution processes in SAP APO.
  Cause:
  
  Early Confirmation: The error suggests that an early confirmation for the item has already been generated, which means that the system has already committed to fulfilling the demand for that item based on the available stock or planned receipts.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, leading to the inability to update the item.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the APO system regarding ATP checks or confirmation settings can lead to this error.
  Locking Issues: The item may be locked by another process or transaction, preventing updates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Early Confirmations: Review the early confirmations for the item in question. You may need to analyze the confirmation details to understand why the item cannot be updated.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that the data in the APO system is consistent with the data in the ERP system. You may need to run consistency checks or synchronization processes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to ATP checks and confirmations in the APO system. Ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Unlock the Item: If the item is locked, identify the process that is holding the lock and resolve it. This may involve waiting for the process to complete or manually releasing the lock if appropriate.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the root cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ATC (for ATP checks) or /SAPAPO/OM (for order management) to investigate further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on ATP processes and error handling in APO.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP087.