How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG020 - Transportation guideline &1 for set &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Transportation guideline &1 for set &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG020 - Transportation guideline &1 for set &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG020 indicates that a transportation guideline for a specific set does not exist 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 Transportation Guideline: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation guideline specified in the system is not defined or has not been created for the particular set of products or locations.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the transportation guidelines are not properly set up or linked to the relevant planning areas or products.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not being able to find the required transportation guideline.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Transportation Guideline:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO to create a transportation guideline.
  Ensure that you define the transportation guideline for the specific set and that it includes all necessary parameters (e.g., shipping points, transportation modes, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Existing Guidelines:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TPG or similar to check if the transportation guidelines exist for the specified set.
  If they exist, verify that they are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP APO and ensure that the transportation guidelines are properly linked to the relevant planning areas and products.
  Check if there are any missing entries or incorrect settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data and configuration settings to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA to review and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on creating and managing transportation guidelines in APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/TPG for transportation guidelines and /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA for master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to transportation guidelines in your version of SAP APO.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify transportation guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary transportation guidelines are in place for your VMI processes.