How To Fix VMP_MSG190 - Insufficient number of nodes to carry out simulation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Insufficient number of nodes to carry out simulation

What causes this issue?

This error may have occurred due to one of the following reasons:
You selected a sequence which has operations having no component
allocation and tried to perform simulation by choosing <LS>Simulate Work
Instruction</>.
You selected a sequence which has an operation having one component
allocation and tried to perform simulation by choosing <LS>Simulate Work
Instruction</>.
You selected an operation having no component allocation and tried to
perform simulation by choosing <LS>Simulate Work Instruction</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Allocate components to the selected operation and then choose
<LS>Simulate Work Instruction</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG190 - Insufficient number of nodes to carry out simulation ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG190 ("Insufficient number of nodes to carry out simulation") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Vehicle Management System (VMS) or similar modules where simulations or calculations are performed based on a network of nodes (e.g., in route planning, logistics, or supply chain scenarios).
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system does not have enough nodes (or data points) to perform the required simulation. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Insufficient Data: There may not be enough data entries or nodes defined in the system for the simulation to proceed.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the simulation might not be set up correctly, leading to a lack of nodes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be missing or corrupted data in the relevant tables that define the nodes.
  Business Logic Constraints: The business logic may require a minimum number of nodes to perform the simulation, and if this threshold is not met, the error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entries:
  
  Ensure that there are enough nodes defined in the system. This may involve checking the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  Verify that all necessary nodes are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the simulation process. Ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  If applicable, review the settings in the transaction codes or configuration paths related to the simulation.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check:
  
  Run data integrity checks to ensure that there are no missing or corrupted entries in the relevant tables.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant database tables for completeness.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with. This may provide insights into the minimum requirements for running simulations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking configurations or data (e.g., SE11, SE16, SPRO).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to VMP_MSG190 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.