How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI011 - EDI qualifier not set to POD (proof of delivery) for ship-to party &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: EDI qualifier not set to POD (proof of delivery) for ship-to party &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI011 - EDI qualifier not set to POD (proof of delivery) for ship-to party &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI011 indicates that the EDI qualifier for the ship-to party is not set to "POD" (Proof of Delivery). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of the required EDI qualifier for the ship-to party in the system configuration. Specifically, the system expects the EDI qualifier to be set to "POD" for the relevant ship-to party, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check EDI Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 in SAP.
  Look for the partner profile related to the ship-to party in question.
  Ensure that the EDI qualifier is set correctly to "POD" for the relevant message type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Profiles:
  
  If the EDI qualifier is not set, you will need to maintain the partner profile.
  Add or modify the entry for the ship-to party to include the correct EDI qualifier.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the ship-to party (e.g., customer master data) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly defined in the system and that it is linked to the appropriate EDI settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  You can simulate the EDI message to verify that the configuration is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific settings or configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EDI team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on EDI configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the EDI qualifier is correctly set to "POD" for the ship-to party, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your VMI processes.