How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM002 - Only one active means of transport is allowed for combination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Only one active means of transport is allowed for combination &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM002 - Only one active means of transport is allowed for combination &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM002 indicates that there is an issue with the transportation planning in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, it states that only one active means of transport is allowed for the specified combination (denoted by &1).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of transportation planning when:
  
  Multiple Means of Transport: There are multiple active means of transport defined for a specific combination of location, product, or other relevant criteria, but the system is configured to allow only one active means of transport at a time.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the transportation planning area may not align with the business requirements, leading to conflicts in the means of transport.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to transportation, such as the transportation lanes or means of transport definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Means of Transport:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location product master) and check the active means of transport for the specified combination.
  Ensure that only one means of transport is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the transportation planning area to ensure they align with your business processes. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for multiple means of transport if that is required.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for transportation lanes and means of transport. Ensure that there are no duplicates or conflicting entries that could lead to this error.
  If necessary, update the master data to correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on transportation planning and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transportation planning process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for transportation planning, such as /SAPAPO/TP for transportation planning and /SAPAPO/LOC3 for location product master.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.