How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO020 - &1 is the last VMI purchase order number in the number range interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: &1 is the last VMI purchase order number in the number range interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO020 - &1 is the last VMI purchase order number in the number range interval ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO020 typically indicates that you have reached the last purchase order number in the number range interval for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This means that the system cannot generate a new purchase order because it has exhausted the available numbers in the defined range.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for VMI purchase orders has been fully utilized, and there are no more numbers available for new purchase orders.
  Configuration Issues: The number range may not be configured correctly, or the intervals may not be set up to accommodate the expected volume of purchase orders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the number range object related to VMI purchase orders (usually /SAPAPO/VMI).
  Check the current intervals and extend the number range by adding a new interval or increasing the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range is properly configured in the system. This includes checking that the intervals are active and that there are no restrictions preventing the generation of new numbers.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of the number range to prevent running out of numbers in the future. This can be done by checking the number of purchase orders created over a specific period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific instructions on managing number ranges in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - To manage number ranges.
  SNUM - To display number range intervals.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify number ranges, as this typically requires administrative privileges.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes to the number range, perform tests to ensure that new purchase orders can be generated without issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue generating VMI purchase orders in your SAP system.