How To Fix /SCMB/VMI_APO023 - Location &1 could not be found; please create it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 023

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO023 - Location &1 could not be found; please create it ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO023 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific location (identified by &1) in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This typically occurs when the location has not been set up in the system or is not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Location Not Created: The location specified in the error message does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The location may not be configured correctly in the relevant master data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Location:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration or Location Master Data for creating a location).
  Create the location using the appropriate parameters and ensure it is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the location is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the master data settings in both SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  Ensure that the location is assigned to the correct plant or company code.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using multiple systems, ensure that the data is synchronized properly. You may need to run data transfer jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the location. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on creating and managing locations in the context of VMI and APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OVX5 (for maintaining locations) or SPRO (for configuration).
  Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 resolve the error message and ensure that the location is properly set up in your SAP system.