How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP221 - Profile &1 does not exist; check Customizing in transaction SCPR20

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Profile &1 does not exist; check Customizing in transaction SCPR20

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP221 - Profile &1 does not exist; check Customizing in transaction SCPR20 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP221 Profile &1 does not exist; check Customizing in transaction SCPR20 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific profile that is required for the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check or other related processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The profile specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the profile was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profile might not have been properly configured in the system, leading to the error when the system attempts to access it.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it not to be created correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SCPR20 (Customizing Transport Organizer).
  Check if the profile mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Profile:
  
  If the profile is missing, you can create a new one by following the necessary steps in the relevant customizing area (e.g., in the APO system).
  Ensure that all required parameters and settings for the profile are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  If necessary, re-transport the profile from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific profile and its configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the profile and the related customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SCPR20: Customizing Transport Organizer
  SCC4: Client Administration (to check client settings)
  SCPR3: Transport Management System (TMS) for managing transports.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the ATP profiles or the error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring ATP profiles in APO.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary profiles are correctly set up in your SAP system.