How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB004 - Unknown handling unit type &1 assigned to location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unknown handling unit type &1 assigned to location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB004 - Unknown handling unit type &1 assigned to location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB004 Unknown handling unit type &1 assigned to location &2 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 has encountered a handling unit type that it does not recognize or that has not been properly defined in the system for the specified location.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Handling Unit Type: The handling unit type specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The handling unit type may not be correctly configured for the location (&2) in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the handling units or the location.
  Transport Issues: If the handling unit type was recently added or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the handling unit type exists and is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for handling units.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Handling Unit Type:
  
  If the handling unit type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the handling unit management settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the location (&2) to ensure that it is configured to use the specified handling unit type.
  Ensure that the handling unit type is assigned to the correct plants or storage locations.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the handling units and the location to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the handling unit type was recently added or modified, ensure that the changes have been properly transported to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling unit types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as HU02 (Handling Unit Display) or HU01 (Handling Unit Creation) to investigate handling units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may 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.