How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI008 - Delivery &1, item &2 with product &3 and location &4 does not exist

/SAPAPO/INBO_VMI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Delivery &1, item &2 with product &3 and location &4 does not exist

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/SAPAPO/INBO_VMI008 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI008 indicates that there is an issue with a delivery in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the message states that a delivery for a specific item, product, and location does not exist. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Delivery: The delivery referenced in the error message may not exist in the system. This could be due to a data entry error or because the delivery has not been created yet.
  Incorrect Product or Location: The product or location specified in the error message may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product or location, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Integration Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like