How To Fix /SAPAPO/CMDS_RELEASE020 - No procurement relationship found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CMDS_RELEASE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No procurement relationship found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_RELEASE020 - No procurement relationship found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CMDS_RELEASE020 indicates that there is no procurement relationship found for the specified product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises during the planning or release processes when the system cannot find a valid procurement source for the material in question.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Procurement Relationships: The most common cause is that there are no defined procurement relationships for the product in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the master data.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary procurement relationships defined.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data, such as incorrect product or location data.
  
  
  Inactive or Deleted Sources: The procurement source may have been marked as inactive or deleted, leading to the absence of a valid procurement relationship.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the system from recognizing the procurement relationships.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the procurement relationships are correctly defined in the master data for the product. This includes checking the material master and the source list.
  
  
  Define Procurement Relationships: If no procurement relationships exist, you will need to create them. This can be done in the following ways:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 to maintain the procurement relationships.
  Ensure that the relevant source of supply is assigned to the product in the source list.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary procurement relationships.
  
  
  Check Source List: Use transaction code ME01 or ME02 to maintain the source list for the material and ensure that valid sources are available.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the APO system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94, ME01, ME02, and others that are used for maintaining procurement relationships and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain procurement relationships in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.