How To Fix PPH_DD016 - Source of supply was not found for &1 Product in &2 Plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Source of supply was not found for &1 Product in &2 Plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD016 - Source of supply was not found for &1 Product in &2 Plant ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD016 indicates that the system could not find a source of supply for a specific product in a given plant. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and materials management when the system is trying to determine where to procure or produce a certain material.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common reason for this error is that there is no source of supply defined for the product in the specified plant. This could be due to:
  
  No purchasing info record for the material.
  No source list entry for the material.
  No valid contract or scheduling agreement.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant may not be set up correctly in the system, or the material may not be assigned to the plant.
  
  
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being procured.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect data in the relevant views (e.g., purchasing, MRP).
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The settings for the plant may not allow for procurement or production of the material.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the purchasing info record (transaction ME11 or ME12) and verify if there is a valid source of supply for the material in the specified plant.
  Check the source list (transaction ME01 or ME02) to ensure that the material is listed with valid sources.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant views (especially purchasing and MRP views) to ensure all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly configured and that the material is assigned to the plant. You can check this in the material master.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Verify the material status to ensure it is not blocked for procurement. This can be checked in the material master.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Source of Supply:
  
  If no source of supply exists, create a new purchasing info record or source list entry for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct sources of supply or if there are contractual obligations, consult with your procurement or materials management team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME01: Create Source List
  ME02: Change Source List
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing materials and sources of supply.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.