How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK013 - Product &1 location &2 (version &3): ATP group is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Product &1 location &2 (version &3): ATP group is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK013 - Product &1 location &2 (version &3): ATP group is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPP_CHECK013 indicates that there is an issue with the Availability-to-Promise (ATP) group for a specific product and location in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when the ATP group is not defined for the specified product, location, and version combination.
  Cause:
  
  ATP Group Not Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the ATP group for the specified product and location has not been set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data configurations related to the product or location.
  Versioning Issues: The version specified may not have the necessary ATP group assigned.
  Configuration Errors: There could be configuration errors in the APO system that prevent the ATP group from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check ATP Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system.
  Verify if the ATP group is assigned to the product for the specified location and version.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign an appropriate ATP group.
  
  
  
  Define ATP Group:
  
  If the ATP group does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually under the APO settings) to define a new ATP group.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (product, location, version) is correctly maintained.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are correctly set up to recognize ATP groups.
  Make sure that the ATP check is properly configured for the product and location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage ATP groups and resolve related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that ATP checks are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/LOC1 (Location Master) to check and maintain master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ATP group not being defined for the specified product and location in your SAP APO system.