How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO018 - Enter a valid value for the rol. (rolling interval) mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a valid value for the rol. (rolling interval) mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO018 - Enter a valid value for the rol. (rolling interval) mode ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO018 Enter a valid value for the rol. (rolling interval) mode typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) settings. This error indicates that the system expects a valid value for the rolling interval mode, but the value provided is either missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The rolling interval mode value entered is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or an unsupported value.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the VMI configuration may not be properly defined, leading to the system not recognizing the rolling interval mode.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data related to the rolling interval may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value entered for the rolling interval mode is valid. Refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm acceptable values.
  Review Configuration: Go to the VMI configuration settings in SAP APO and verify that the rolling interval mode is correctly set up. Make sure that all necessary parameters are defined.
  Master Data Verification: Check if all relevant master data (like product master, vendor master, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on valid values for the rolling interval mode.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/VMI to access VMI settings or /SAPAPO/MC90 for configuration.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO018.