How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM014 - Means-of-transport combination must have a description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Means-of-transport combination must have a description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM014 - Means-of-transport combination must have a description ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM014 indicates that a means-of-transport combination in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module does not have a description. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a transportation lane or a related object, and the system requires a description for the means of transport being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the means of transport (e.g., truck, ship, train) has been defined in the system but lacks a descriptive name or label.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation lanes or the means of transport settings in the APO system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to transportation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Means of Transport:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for transportation (e.g., Logistics Execution > Transportation > Basic Transportation Functions > Define Means of Transport).
  Verify that all means of transport have a valid description. If any are missing, add the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Update Transportation Lane:
  
  If you are working with transportation lanes, ensure that the means of transport assigned to the lane has a description.
  You can check this in the transaction code /SAPAPO/TPVS (Transportation Planning) or /SAPAPO/TPV1 (Transportation Lane).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify any other potential issues with master data that could be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If you are using a transport management system, ensure that all relevant configurations are correctly set up and that the means of transport are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TPVS, /SAPAPO/TPV1, and SPRO for configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring transportation in APO.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the means of transport and transportation lanes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that all means of transport combinations have the required descriptions.