How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL008 - Enter a valid value for the source of supply usage in MRP.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL - Messages for Source List

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Enter a valid value for the source of supply usage in MRP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL008 - Enter a valid value for the source of supply usage in MRP. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_SOS_SL008 indicates that there is an issue with the source of supply usage in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. This error typically arises when the system expects a valid entry for the source of supply but receives an invalid or empty value instead.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Source of Supply: The source of supply (like a vendor or internal production) is not correctly defined or is missing in the material master data.
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the source of supply usage in the MRP configuration may not be properly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the relevant fields when setting up the material or during MRP planning.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like vendor information or purchasing info records) may not be maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the source of supply is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant purchasing views are maintained and that the source of supply is valid.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings:
  
  Check the MRP configuration settings (transaction code OMD0) to ensure that the source of supply usage is correctly configured.
  Make sure that the settings align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Purchasing Info Records:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing info records (transaction code ME11) are created and correctly linked to the material and vendor.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the entries made during the MRP run or in the relevant transaction to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the source of supply usage and how it should be configured.
  
  
  
  Test in a Development Environment:
  
  If changes are made, test them in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  OMD0: MRP Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and MRP settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the source of supply usage is correctly defined for MRP processes.