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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO034 - Error determining the planning area for key figure &1 and location &2 ?

  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 issues with the transport that need to be resolved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP APO system and check the configuration of the planning area. Ensure that the key figure and location are correctly assigned to the planning area.
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 to view and maintain planning areas.
  
  
  
  Verify Key Figure and Location:
  
  Ensure that the key figure and location mentioned in the error message exist in the system. You can check this using transaction /SAPAPO/MC62 for key figures and /SAPAPO/LOC1 for locations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the location and ensure that it is correctly set up. This includes checking the location's assignment to the planning area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning area and key figure. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MC62: Maintain Planning Areas
  /SAPAPO/LOC1: Maintain Locations
  /SAPAPO/MC9A: Key Figure Analysis
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on planning areas and key figures in SAP APO.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.