How To Fix /SCMB/VMI_APO022 - InfoObject &1 could not be found; please create it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: InfoObject &1 could not be found; please create it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO022 - InfoObject &1 could not be found; please create it ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO022 indicates that a specific InfoObject (identified by &1) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) and is often related to the configuration of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or other planning scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The specified InfoObject does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, being deleted, or being incorrectly referenced in a configuration or process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be looking for an InfoObject that is not properly configured or is not part of the active planning area.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the SAP system using the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObjects section and create a new InfoObject with the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the InfoObject is correctly referenced in the planning area or any relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that the InfoObject is included in the relevant InfoProvider or planning area.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the InfoObject or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to the specific VMI or APO setup you are working with to ensure that all required InfoObjects are created and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and VMI for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMB/VMI_APO022 and ensure that the required InfoObject is available in your SAP system.