How To Fix /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI016 - No suitable vendor can be found using logical system &1

/SAPAPO/INBO_VMI016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No suitable vendor can be found using logical system &1

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/SAPAPO/INBO_VMI016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/INBO_VMI016 indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable vendor for a specific logical system in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to determine which vendor should be responsible for managing inventory for a particular product at a specific location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Master Data: The vendor master data may not be set up correctly for the logical system in question. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the vendor master records.
  Incorrect Logical System Configuration: The logical system may not be properly configured in the system settings, leading to the inability to link it with the appropriate vendor.
  VMI 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the VMI configuration, such as missing settings in the VMI profile or incorrect assignment of products to vendors.
  Product-Vendor Relationship: The relationship between