How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP601 - Less than &1 groups could be built, grouping cancelled

/SAPAPO/ATP_BOP601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP -

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Less than &1 groups could be built, grouping cancelled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP601 - Less than &1 groups could be built, grouping cancelled ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATP_BOP601 indicates that the system was unable to build the required number of groups for the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, it states that "Less than &1 groups could be built, grouping cancelled," where &1 represents the minimum number of groups that were expected to be created.
  
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Insufficient Data: There may not be enough stock or demand data available to create the required groups.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the APO system for grouping may not be correctly configured, leading to an inability to form the necessary groups.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect product or location data, can prevent the grouping process from completing successfully.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may be inactive.
  Resource Constraints: There may be limitations