How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1351 - External proc. for product &1, location &2; source of supply &3 not used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: External proc. for product &1, location &2; source of supply &3 not used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1351 - External proc. for product &1, location &2; source of supply &3 not used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1351 indicates that an external procurement process for a specific product, location, and source of supply is not being utilized in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically in the context of the Capable-to-Match (CTM) planning process.
  Cause:
  This error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The external procurement process may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The product, location, or source of supply may not be correctly set up in the master data.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the CTM run may not include the external procurement process.
  Supply Chain Constraints: There may be constraints or settings that prevent the use of the external procurement source.
  Inactive Source of Supply: The source of supply may be inactive or not available for the planning period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the product, location, and source of supply are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the external procurement source is active and available for the relevant planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Review CTM Settings:
  
  Check the CTM settings in the planning book or the CTM profile to ensure that external procurement is included in the planning process.
  Make sure that the relevant planning parameters allow for the use of external procurement.
  
  
  
  Analyze Planning Constraints:
  
  Review any constraints or settings that might be preventing the use of the external procurement source.
  Ensure that there are no restrictions in the planning run that would exclude the external procurement option.
  
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Ensure that the source of supply is valid and has the necessary conditions (e.g., lead times, availability) to be considered in the planning process.
  
  
  
  Run CTM Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a CTM simulation to see if the external procurement can be utilized under different conditions or settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the CTM process for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM settings or /SAPAPO/MAT1 for material master data to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.