How To Fix VN081 - No demand source was found for event &, object type & (ID &)

VN081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 081

• Message text: No demand source was found for event &, object type & (ID &)

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VN081 - Details

• The SAP error message:
  VN081 No demand source was found for event &, object type & (ID &)
  typically occurs in the context of Vendor Consignment or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) processes, particularly when the system tries to create or process a demand event but cannot find a corresponding demand source.
  
  Explanation of the Message Components
  
  Event &: The specific event code or type that triggered the error.
  Object type &: The type of object involved (e.g., material, purchase order, etc.).
  ID &: The identifier of the object (e.g., material number, document number).
  
  
  Cause
  This error usually arises because:
  
  No Demand Source Defined: The system expects a demand source (such as a purchase order, reservation, or forecast) linked to the event, but none exists.
  Incorrect or Missing Customizing: The configuration for demand source determination is incomplete or incorrect.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data might be missing or incorrectly maintained for consignment or VMI processes.
  Event Processing Sequence: