How To Fix /SAPAPO/MVM169 - ATP backorder processing can only be set in the active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MVM -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: ATP backorder processing can only be set in the active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM169 - ATP backorder processing can only be set in the active version ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MVM169 ATP backorder processing can only be set in the active version typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to configure or execute backorder processing (BOP) in a version that is not active. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The error indicates that the ATP (Available to Promise) backorder processing settings are being attempted in a version that is not currently active. In SAP APO, planning versions are used to manage different planning scenarios, and only the active version can be used for certain operations, including backorder processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning version settings or the backorder processing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Version: 
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/VER (or use the relevant navigation path in your SAP GUI).
  Check the status of the planning version you are trying to use. If it is not active, you will need to activate it.
  To activate a version, select the version and choose the option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Use the Active Version: 
  
  Ensure that you are working with the active version for your ATP backorder processing. If you need to perform BOP, switch to the active version.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for backorder processing in the active version. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing planning versions and backorder processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VER for version management and /SAPAPO/BOP for backorder processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate versions and perform backorder processing.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the backorder processing works as expected in the active version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform ATP backorder processing in SAP APO.