How To Fix /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB045 - No entry for product hierarchy &1 in transp. guideline &2 maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: No entry for product hierarchy &1 in transp. guideline &2 maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB045 - No entry for product hierarchy &1 in transp. guideline &2 maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB045 indicates that there is no entry for a specific product hierarchy in the transportation guideline that is being referenced. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly in the Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the product hierarchy specified in the error message does not have a corresponding entry in the transportation guideline.
  Incorrect Product Hierarchy: The product hierarchy being used may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected values in the transportation guidelines.
  Transportation Guidelines Not Maintained: The transportation guidelines may not have been set up properly for the specific product hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transportation Guidelines:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining transportation guidelines (usually /SAPAPO/TPG or similar).
  Verify that the transportation guideline for the specified product hierarchy exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new entry for the product hierarchy in the transportation guideline.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the product hierarchy is correctly defined in the system.
  Check if the product hierarchy is active and correctly assigned to the relevant products.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that all necessary entries are maintained.
  Check if there are any missing settings in the VMI configuration that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to transportation guidelines and product hierarchies for additional insights.
  
  
  
  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/TPG for transportation guidelines and /SAPAPO/VMI for VMI settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain transportation guidelines and product hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/VMI_PG_TLB045 and ensure that your transportation guidelines are correctly configured for the relevant product hierarchies.