How To Fix VBX013 - Process not supported for characteristic-based ATP

VBX013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBX - Distribution of Selection Criteria: Batch Determination

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Process not supported for characteristic-based ATP

What causes this issue?

This process is not supported for working with characteristic-based ATP.
Disallowed processes are:
Customer consignment (SOBKZ = 'W' or SOBKZ = 'V')

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBX013 - Process not supported for characteristic-based ATP ?

  The SAP error message VBX013: Process not supported for characteristic-based ATP typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when using characteristic-based Available-to-Promise (ATP) checks in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a request due to the specific characteristics of the product or the configuration of the ATP check.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic-Based ATP Not Configured: The system may not be properly configured to handle characteristic-based ATP for the specific product or material.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not have the necessary characteristics defined or may not be set up for characteristic-based ATP.
  ATP Check Configuration: The ATP check configuration in the system may not support the requested operation or may not be correctly set up for the specific scenario.
  Order Type Restrictions: The order type being used may not be compatible with characteristic-based ATP checks.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics required for the ATP check may not