How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM505 - In-house production (RPM), source of supply &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: In-house production (RPM), source of supply &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM505 - In-house production (RPM), source of supply &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM505 typically relates to issues in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically concerning in-house production and the source of supply. This error can occur in scenarios where the system is unable to determine a valid source of supply for a product in the production planning process.
  Cause:
  The error message /SAPAPO/OM505 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data for the product, such as the production resource/tool (PRT), is not maintained or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the in-house production process may not be set up correctly.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may be inactive.
  Source of Supply Not Defined: The source of supply for the material may not be defined in the system, or the defined source may not be valid for the planning period.
  Capacity Constraints: There may be capacity constraints that prevent the system from assigning a source of supply.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/OM505 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained.
  Verify that the production resources/tools (PRTs) are defined and assigned to the relevant products.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for in-house production in the APO system.
  Ensure that the settings for the source of supply are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version:
  
  Confirm that the planning version you are using is active and contains the necessary data for the products in question.
  
  
  
  Define Source of Supply:
  
  Make sure that a valid source of supply is defined for the material in the system.
  If necessary, create or update the source of supply in the relevant planning books.
  
  
  
  Check Capacity:
  
  Review the capacity planning to ensure that there are no constraints that would prevent the assignment of a source of supply.
  
  
  
  Run Planning:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Planning Book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (Maintain Master Data) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed instructions on maintaining master data and configuring in-house production.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.