How To Fix /SCMB/VMI_APO028 - Function module /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSER_EXT_PUT: Sales data not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Function module /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSER_EXT_PUT: Sales data not saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO028 - Function module /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSER_EXT_PUT: Sales data not saved ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO028 indicates that there was an issue with saving sales data in the context of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The specific function module mentioned, /SAPAPO/MSDP_TSER_EXT_PUT, is responsible for handling the transfer of sales data.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The sales data being processed may have inconsistencies or missing information that prevents it from being saved.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the VMI setup or in the APO system that are causing the function module to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the function may not have the necessary authorizations to save the sales data.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the function module itself.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the sales data being processed to ensure that it is complete and valid. Look for any missing fields or incorrect values.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for VMI and APO. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to execute the function and save the sales data.
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the function module to identify the exact point of failure.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/VMI for VMI-related activities and /SAPAPO/ for APO-related transactions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the function module for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SCMB/VMI_APO028.