How To Fix DLALR105 - No external requirements available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DLALR - Data link to central systems

• Message number: 105

• Message text: No external requirements available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DLALR105 - No external requirements available ?

  The SAP error message DLALR105: No external requirements available typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or in the context of demand planning and supply chain management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any external requirements for a specific product or location, which can hinder planning processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: There may be no external requirements defined for the product in the planning book or the data may not have been properly loaded into the system.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any external requirements set up.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may not match any existing external requirements.
  Data Transfer Issues: There could be issues with data transfer from the source system to SAP APO, leading to missing external requirements.
  Time Period: The time period for which the planning is being executed may not have any external requirements defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check External Requirements: Verify that external requirements are defined for the product in the relevant planning book. You can do this by navigating to the planning book and checking the relevant key figures.
  Review Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the external requirements.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify the selection criteria in your planning run to ensure it encompasses the relevant external requirements.
  Data Load Verification: Check the data load process to ensure that external requirements have been successfully transferred from the source system to SAP APO.
  Time Period Check: Confirm that the time period you are planning for has external requirements defined. If not, you may need to adjust the planning horizon.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) to check the planning book and external requirements.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP APO for further assistance.