How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO012 - Enter a sold-to party

/SAPAPO/VMI_APO012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a sold-to party

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/SAPAPO/VMI_APO012 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO012 Enter a sold-to party typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) scenarios. This error indicates that a sold-to party (customer) has not been specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sold-to Party: The sold-to party field is required for the transaction you are trying to execute, but it has not been filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the VMI setup, where the sold-to party is not properly defined or linked to the relevant materials or products.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the sold-to party in the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Sold-to Party: Ensure that you enter a valid sold-to party in the relevant field. This is typically done in the transaction screen where you are processing the VMI data.
  Check Master Data: Verify that the sold-to party