How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB043 - No transp. guideline in order guideline set &1 for product hierarchy '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No transp. guideline in order guideline set &1 for product hierarchy '&2'

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB043 - No transp. guideline in order guideline set &1 for product hierarchy '&2' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB043 indicates that there is no transportation guideline defined in the order guideline set for a specific product hierarchy. 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 Guidelines: The primary cause of this error is that the transportation guidelines for the specified product hierarchy are not defined in the system. Transportation guidelines are essential for determining how products should be transported based on various criteria.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The order guideline set may not be properly configured to include the necessary transportation guidelines for the product hierarchy in question.
  
  
  Product Hierarchy Issues: The product hierarchy specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not have any associated transportation guidelines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Transportation Guidelines:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/TPG (Transportation Planning Guide) or the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  Check if transportation guidelines exist for the specified product hierarchy. If not, create the necessary transportation guidelines.
  
  
  
  Check Order Guideline Set:
  
  Navigate to the order guideline set configuration in the system.
  Ensure that the order guideline set includes the transportation guidelines for the relevant product hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Product Hierarchy:
  
  Verify that the product hierarchy specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the products under this hierarchy are correctly assigned to the transportation guidelines.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/TPG, /SAPAPO/OM, and others related to transportation and order management in SAP APO.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring transportation guidelines and order guideline sets.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary transportation guidelines are in place for the specified product hierarchy.