How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1424 - ==> &1 sources of supply read (external procurement

/SAPAPO/CTM1424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 424

• Message text: ==> &1 sources of supply read (external procurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1424 - ==> &1 sources of supply read (external procurement ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1424 typically indicates an issue related to the sources of supply in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically when dealing with external procurement. The message usually states that a certain number of sources of supply have been read, but there may be an issue with the configuration or data that prevents the system from processing them correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings for the external procurement process in the APO system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or vendor master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in sourcing.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up correctly to handle external procurement.
  Source List Issues: The source list for the material may not be maintained properly, or the relevant sources of supply may not be valid.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the