How To Fix /SCMB/VMI_APO034 - Error determining the planning area for key figure &1 and location &2

/SCMB/VMI_APO034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Error determining the planning area for key figure &1 and location &2

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/SCMB/VMI_APO034 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO034 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to determine the planning area for a specific key figure and location. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Planning Area Configuration: The planning area for the specified key figure and location may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Key Figure or Location: The key figure or location provided in the error message may not exist or may be incorrectly specified.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from linking the key figure to the planning area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning area or the key figure.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may be