How to use /SAPAPO/ATPC03 - Maintain Categories

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: /SAPAPO/ATPC03

  Description: Maintain Categories

  Release: S/4HANA only

• • Program:

    Screen: 0

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: /SAPAPO/ATP

    Package Description: Availability Check

    Parent Package: /SAPAPO/APO_STRUCTURE

  • Module/Component: SCM-APO-ATP-EST

    Description: Explanation & Simulation Tool

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• SAP Tcode: /SAPAPO/ATPC03 - Maintain Categories

  
  Overview: 
  /SAPAPO/ATPC03 is a transaction code used in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO). It is used to maintain categories in the system. Categories are used to group products and resources together for planning purposes. 
  
  Functionality: 
  The /SAPAPO/ATPC03 transaction code allows users to create, edit, and delete categories in the system. It also allows users to assign products and resources to categories, as well as assign category characteristics. This helps to ensure that the right products and resources are grouped together for planning purposes. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the /SAPAPO/ATPC03 transaction code into the command field. 
  2. Select the “Create” button to create a new category. 
  3. Enter a name for the category and select “Save”. 
  4. Select the “Assign Products” button to assign products to the category. 
  5. Select the products you want to assign and select “Save”. 
  6. Select the “Assign Resources” button to assign resources to the category. 
  7. Select the resources you want to assign and select “Save”. 
  8. Select the “Assign Characteristics” button to assign characteristics to the category. 
  9. Select the characteristics you want to assign and select “Save”. 
  10. Select “Back” or “Exit” when finished making changes. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is important to note that categories can only be assigned at a global level, meaning they cannot be assigned at a plant or location level. Additionally, it is important that users are familiar with SAP APO before using this transaction code, as it can be difficult for those who are not familiar with SAP APO to understand how it works and how it can be used effectively in planning processes.