How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL120 - No characteristics combination or field catalog transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No characteristics combination or field catalog transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL120 - No characteristics combination or field catalog transferred ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL120 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics combination or field catalog during the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) process, particularly in the context of Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid combination of characteristics for the product being processed, or when the necessary field catalog is not transferred correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The product may not have the required characteristics defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the product or the characteristics may not be set up correctly in the APO system.
  Field Catalog Issues: The field catalog that is supposed to be transferred may not be defined or may be incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product, such as missing or incorrect data in the material master or the characteristic values.
  Integration Issues: Problems with the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO can lead to missing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristics: Verify that the necessary characteristics for the product are defined in the system. Ensure that the characteristics are assigned correctly to the product master data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the product and its characteristics.
  Validate Field Catalog: Ensure that the field catalog is correctly defined and that all necessary fields are included. You may need to consult the documentation or configuration guides for your specific version of SAP.
  Master Data Review: Review the master data for the product in both SAP ERP and SAP APO. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Integration Check: If you suspect integration issues, check the settings for the integration between SAP ERP and SAP APO. Ensure that data is being transferred correctly and that there are no errors in the data transfer process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/ATPL to analyze ATP logs or /SAPAPO/MC62 to check the characteristics and their combinations.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on APO and ATP processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as they can provide deeper insights into system configurations and logs.