How To Fix CK380 - No valid source of supply could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 380

• Message text: No valid source of supply could be found

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a
<DS:GLOS.source_of_supply>source of supply</> for the material.

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?

Check the purchasing data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK380 - No valid source of supply could be found ?

  The SAP error message CK380 "No valid source of supply could be found" typically occurs during the material valuation process or when trying to create a purchase order or production order. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid source of supply for the material in question. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The material does not have any valid source of supply defined in the system (e.g., no vendor assigned for purchasing).
  Invalid or Inactive Vendor: The vendor assigned to the material may be inactive or not valid for the purchasing organization.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not be properly set up, including missing purchasing views or incorrect data.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be no purchasing info record for the material and vendor combination.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be available for the specific plant or storage location.
  Quota Arrangement Issues: If quota arrangements are used, they may not be set up correctly or may not include the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is complete and correct. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is active and valid for the purchasing organization and plant.
  Create/Update Purchasing Info Record: If there is no purchasing info record, create one for the material and vendor combination. This can be done using transaction code ME11.
  Review Source List: If a source list is used, ensure that it is maintained correctly and that the material has valid sources listed.
  Check Quota Arrangements: If quota arrangements are in use, verify that they are set up correctly and include the relevant material.
  Use Alternative Sources: If the primary source of supply is not available, consider using alternative vendors or sources of supply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction SE37 to analyze the function module or debugging the process to identify where the source of supply is being checked.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK380 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.