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

/SAPAPO/ATP_BOP087 - Overview

• 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