How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP100 - &1: Total confirmed quantity (&2) is greater than requirement qty (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 100

• Message text: &1: Total confirmed quantity (&2) is greater than requirement qty (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP100 - &1: Total confirmed quantity (&2) is greater than requirement qty (&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP100 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the total confirmed quantity and the requirement quantity in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check. The message format is as follows:
  
  &1: Item or product identifier
  &2: Total confirmed quantity
  &3: Requirement quantity
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when the total quantity that has been confirmed for a particular item exceeds the quantity that is actually required. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Over-Confirmation: There may have been an over-confirmation of stock or production orders, leading to a situation where the confirmed quantity surpasses the requirement.
  Incorrect Requirement Planning: The requirement quantities may not have been updated correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Multiple Orders: If multiple orders are being processed simultaneously, it may lead to a situation where the total confirmed quantity exceeds the planned requirements.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to incorrect calculations of confirmed and required quantities.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Confirmed Quantities: Check the confirmed quantities for the item in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP APO and reviewing the order confirmations.
  
  
  Check Requirement Planning: Verify the requirement quantities in the planning run. Ensure that the requirements are correctly defined and updated in the system.
  
  
  Adjust Confirmations: If you find that the confirmed quantity is indeed greater than the requirement, you may need to adjust the confirmations. This could involve reducing the confirmed quantities or modifying the orders.
  
  
  Analyze Order History: Look into the order history to identify any discrepancies or issues that may have led to the over-confirmation.
  
  
  Consult with Planning Team: If necessary, consult with your planning team to ensure that the planning parameters and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Run ATP Check Again: After making the necessary adjustments, run the ATP check again to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ATP to check ATP results or /SAPAPO/SDP94 for detailed planning results.
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the materials is correctly maintained, including the planning strategy, lot size, and other relevant parameters.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on ATP checks and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.