How To Fix APO_BAPI_SPP042 - No valid source of supply found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APO_BAPI_SPP - Messages in SPP BAPIs

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No valid source of supply found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP042 - No valid source of supply found ?

  The SAP error message APO_BAPI_SPP042: No valid source of supply found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid source of supply for a specific product or location during planning processes, such as Supply Network Planning (SNP) or Production Planning.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master, vendor master, or source list) may not be properly maintained or may be missing.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product or location may not be set correctly, leading to the system not being able to identify valid sources.
  Source of Supply Not Active: The source of supply (like a vendor or production plant) may not be active or may not be valid for the planning horizon.
  Location or Product Not Assigned: The product may not be assigned to the location in the planning book or may not have a valid source of supply defined.
  Supply Chain Constraints: There may be constraints in the supply chain that prevent the system from identifying a valid source of supply, such as capacity issues or stock availability.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained.
  Verify that the source list is correctly set up and that the relevant sources of supply are active.
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is valid and active.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters for the product and location in the APO system.
  Ensure that the planning strategy and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Source of Supply:
  
  Confirm that the source of supply is valid for the planning horizon and that it is active.
  If using a vendor, ensure that the vendor has the necessary agreements and conditions in place.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location in the planning book.
  Verify that the product has a valid source of supply defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Analyze Supply Chain Constraints:
  
  Review any constraints in the supply chain that may be affecting the availability of the source of supply.
  Check for any capacity issues or stock availability that may be impacting the planning process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for master data) to check and maintain relevant data.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they align with business requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAPI or the planning run to identify the root cause of the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message APO_BAPI_SPP042.