How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO027 - Initial value or entry of * not allowed in NRTYPE field

/SAPAPO/VMI_APO027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Initial value or entry of * not allowed in NRTYPE field

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/SAPAPO/VMI_APO027 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO027 indicates that there is an issue with the NRTYPE field in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The error specifically states that the initial value or entry of * (asterisk) is not allowed in the NRTYPE field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Entry: The NRTYPE field is likely being populated with an invalid value, such as an asterisk (*), which is not permitted. This field typically expects a specific type of value that corresponds to a defined category or type of replenishment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the VMI setup where the NRTYPE is not properly defined or is being incorrectly referenced.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the master data or transaction data that are causing this error to be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check NRTYPE Value: Review the value being entered in the NRTYPE field. Ensure that it