How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO031 - No intervals found for key &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No intervals found for key &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO031 - No intervals found for key &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO031 No intervals found for key &1 &2 &3 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any planning intervals for the specified key, which usually consists of the following components:
  
  &1: The key for the product (material).
  &2: The location (plant or storage location).
  &3: The key for the vendor or supplier.
  
  Causes
  
  Missing Planning Intervals: The most common cause is that there are no defined planning intervals for the specified product and location in the VMI setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the VMI process may not be set up correctly, leading to missing intervals.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries for the product, location, or vendor.
  Time Period: The time period for which the planning intervals are being requested may not be defined or may fall outside the available intervals.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Planning Intervals: 
  
  Go to the VMI configuration and check if the planning intervals are defined for the product and location in question.
  Ensure that the intervals cover the required time frame.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the product, location, and vendor is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the vendor in the VMI setup.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Period:
  
  If the request is for a specific time period, check if that period is covered by the defined planning intervals. If not, you may need to extend the intervals.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the VMI configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check if the VMI process is activated for the relevant product and vendor.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to VMI and planning intervals for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/VMI to access VMI-related settings and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.