How To Fix /SCMB/VMI_APO040 - &1 is the last VMI purchase order number in the number range interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/VMI_APO -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &1 is the last VMI purchase order number in the number range interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO040 - &1 is the last VMI purchase order number in the number range interval ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/VMI_APO040 indicates that you have reached the last VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) purchase order number in the defined number range interval. This typically occurs when the system attempts to create a new VMI purchase order, but there are no available numbers left in the specified number range.
  Cause:
  
  Exhausted Number Range: The number range for VMI purchase orders has been exhausted, meaning that all possible numbers in the defined range have been used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the number range settings for VMI purchase orders.
  System Settings: The number range may not be set to allow for automatic number assignment or may not be properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Extend the Number Range:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Find the number range object related to VMI purchase orders (usually /SCMB/VMI_PO).
  Check the current number range intervals and extend them if necessary. You can add a new interval or increase the upper limit of the existing interval.
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant document type for VMI purchase orders.
  Verify that the number range is set to "Internal" if you want the system to automatically assign numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the VMI area to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Monitor Usage:
  
  Regularly monitor the usage of number ranges to prevent running out of numbers in the future. Set up alerts or reports to notify you when the number range is nearing its limit.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SPRO - SAP Reference IMG (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing number ranges and VMI processes.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue processing VMI purchase orders without interruption.