How To Fix /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS164 - ATP check for location product &1/&2 failed: ATP buffer error

/SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: ATP check for location product &1/&2 failed: ATP buffer error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS164 - ATP check for location product &1/&2 failed: ATP buffer error ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DEPL_MESS164 indicates that there is an issue with the Available-to-Promise (ATP) check for a specific location product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The error message specifically states that the ATP check failed due to an "ATP buffer error." 
  
  Cause:
  The ATP buffer error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Buffer Inconsistency: The ATP buffer may be inconsistent or corrupted, which can happen if there are issues during data updates or if the buffer has not been properly initialized.
  
  
  Data Locking Issues: If there are concurrent processes trying to access or update the ATP buffer, it may lead to locking issues that prevent the ATP check from completing successfully.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system related to ATP checks or the specific location product can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect location product data,