How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB036 - No product code found for UPC &1, Source loc. &2, Dest. loc. &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No product code found for UPC &1, Source loc. &2, Dest. loc. &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB036 - No product code found for UPC &1, Source loc. &2, Dest. loc. &3. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB036 No product code found for UPC &1, Source loc. &2, Dest. loc. &3 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 cannot find a product code associated with the specified Universal Product Code (UPC) for the given source and destination locations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Code: The most common cause is that the product code for the specified UPC is not maintained in the system. This could happen if the product has not been set up correctly in the master data.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping between the UPC and the product code in the system. This could be due to data entry errors or missing entries.
  Location Issues: The source or destination location may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary product information.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data is being pulled from an external system, there may be synchronization issues leading to missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify that the product code associated with the UPC exists in the system. You can do this by checking the product master data in SAP.
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the product code is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain UPC Mapping: If the product code is missing, you need to maintain the mapping between the UPC and the product code.
  
  This can typically be done in the material master or through specific VMI settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Location Configuration: Ensure that the source and destination locations are correctly set up in the system and that they have the necessary product information.
  
  Check the location master data to confirm that the locations are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If the data is being imported from an external system, ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no discrepancies. You may need to run data consistency checks or reconciliation processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to VMI and UPC handling for any specific configurations or requirements that may be relevant to your setup.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MD04, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to VMI and UPC issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the problem.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.