How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM015 - Choose a permitted means of transport

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Choose a permitted means of transport

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM015 - Choose a permitted means of transport ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VSVM015 with the description "Choose a permitted means of transport" typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to assign a means of transport that is not allowed for a specific transportation scenario or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transport Mode: The means of transport selected is not configured or permitted for the specific transportation lane or scenario.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for transportation (like transportation lanes, means of transport, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict the use of certain means of transport based on specific criteria (e.g., product type, location).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the selected means of transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation in SAP APO and verify that the means of transport you are trying to use is allowed for the specific transportation lane.
  Ensure that the transport mode is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the means of transport and ensure it is correctly set up in the system.
  Verify that the transportation lanes are correctly defined and that the means of transport is included in the allowed options.
  
  
  
  Select a Different Transport Mode:
  
  If the selected means of transport is not permitted, choose a different one that is allowed for the specific scenario.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to select and use the means of transport. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring means of transport and transportation lanes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS (Transportation Scheduling) or /SAPAPO/TP (Transportation Planning) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to transportation planning and configuration.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP APO transportation management for a better understanding of how to configure and manage means of transport.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your transportation planning activities in SAP APO.