How To Fix /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL217 - Consumption by user exit switched off (restore)

/SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Consumption by user exit switched off (restore)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL217 - Consumption by user exit switched off (restore) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ATPLOG_PAL217 indicates that the consumption of stock by a user exit has been switched off, which is typically related to the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module in SAP. This error can occur during the process of checking availability or during the planning process when the system is trying to determine how stock is consumed based on certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Exit Configuration: The user exit that controls stock consumption may have been configured to be inactive or switched off. This can happen due to changes in configuration settings or updates to the system.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code implemented in the user exit, it may not be functioning as expected, leading to the consumption being disabled.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may have been altered, affecting how stock consumption is handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Exit Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system to