How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_APO060 - Simultaneous check on changeability of a no. and its availability imposs.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Simultaneous check on changeability of a no. and its availability imposs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO060 - Simultaneous check on changeability of a no. and its availability imposs. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_APO060 indicates that there is an issue with the simultaneous check on the changeability of a number and its availability in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises when there is a conflict between the changeability of a stock or inventory item and its availability status.
  Cause:
  
  Changeability Conflict: The error often occurs when a user attempts to change the status of an item that is currently not available or is locked for changes due to certain conditions (e.g., stock is reserved, or there are open purchase orders).
  Availability Issues: The item may not be available for the requested operation due to stock levels, reservations, or other constraints in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the APO system that restrict changes to certain items based on their availability status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Status: Verify the current status of the item in question. Ensure that it is available for changes and not locked or reserved.
  Review Stock Levels: Check the stock levels and availability of the item. If the item is not available, you may need to replenish stock or resolve any reservations.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration settings, review the settings in the APO system to ensure that they allow for the necessary changes based on availability.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to VMI and APO to understand any specific conditions that may lead to this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO that may help in diagnosing the issue, such as /SAPAPO/OM_ORDER for order management or /SAPAPO/MC62 for checking stock levels.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the necessary authorizations to do so, as restrictions may lead to similar errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.