How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO025 - You have to specify either a GUID or number for &2

/SAPAPO/VMI_APO025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: You have to specify either a GUID or number for &2

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/SAPAPO/VMI_APO025 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO025 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) module. This error indicates that a required identifier (either a GUID or a number) has not been provided for a specific object or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a unique identifier (GUID or number) for a specific operation, but it is either missing or not correctly specified. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not provide the necessary GUID or number in the transaction or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the VMI settings or master data.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or missing entries in the database.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the identifiers correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can