How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG017 - Transport. guideline &1 for product &3 / hierarchy &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Transport. guideline &1 for product &3 / hierarchy &2 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG017 - Transport. guideline &1 for product &3 / hierarchy &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG017 indicates that a transport guideline for a specific product and hierarchy is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Guideline: The transport guideline for the specified product and hierarchy has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the transport guidelines may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from finding the appropriate transport guideline.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Guidelines:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SAPAPO/VMI) to check if the transport guideline for the specified product and hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new transport guideline.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Transport Guideline:
  
  Go to the transaction for maintaining transport guidelines (e.g., /SAPAPO/VMI_TG).
  Create a new transport guideline or update an existing one to include the necessary product and hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for VMI and transport guidelines is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the product and hierarchy are correctly assigned to the transport guideline.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the product and hierarchy is complete and consistent.
  Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the relevant hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on setting up transport guidelines in VMI.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/VMI, /SAPAPO/VMI_TG, and others related to VMI and transport guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the transport guidelines are correctly set up for your products and hierarchies in SAP APO.