How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG002 - TLB header &2 for transportation guideline &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: TLB header &2 for transportation guideline &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG002 - TLB header &2 for transportation guideline &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG002 indicates that there is an issue with the Transportation Guidelines (TLB) in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Specifically, the error states that the TLB header for a given transportation guideline does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transportation Guidelines: The most common cause of this error is that the specified transportation guideline (identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation guidelines may not have been set up correctly in the system, or they may have been deleted or not activated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to find the required TLB header.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Guidelines:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/TPG or similar) to check if the transportation guideline exists.
  Verify that the transportation guideline is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Transportation Guidelines:
  
  If the transportation guideline does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for VMI and TLB in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and correctly configured.
  Review the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under the relevant sections for VMI and transportation management.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data related to the transportation guidelines, such as vendors, products, and locations, is correctly maintained and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on setting up and managing transportation guidelines in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TPG for transportation guidelines and /SAPAPO/VMI for VMI-related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on VMI and transportation guidelines in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.