How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR129 - Time frame outside of validity of external procurement relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Time frame outside of validity of external procurement relationship

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR129 - Time frame outside of validity of external procurement relationship ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR129 indicates that there is an issue with the time frame specified for an external procurement relationship in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the time frame for a planned order or procurement proposal falls outside the validity period of the external procurement relationship defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The external procurement relationship (e.g., vendor, contract) has a defined validity period, and the date for the planned order or procurement proposal is outside this range.
  Incorrect Dates: The dates in the planning run or the order creation may not align with the valid dates of the procurement relationship.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the vendor or procurement relationship.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the external procurement relationship in the system to ensure that the validity dates cover the date of the planned order or procurement proposal. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME11 for creating purchasing info records) and checking the validity period.
  
  
  Adjust Planning Dates: If the planned order or procurement proposal is indeed outside the valid period, consider adjusting the planning dates to fall within the valid range.
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the external procurement relationship needs to be extended or modified, update the master data accordingly. This may involve extending the validity period or creating a new procurement relationship.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on managing external procurement relationships and validity periods.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for external procurement in APO are correctly set up to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME11, ME12, ME13 for managing purchasing info records, and CIF for integration between SAP ERP and APO.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how to manage and maintain master data in SAP is crucial for avoiding such errors.
  APO Planning Books: Review the planning books and data views to ensure that the data being used for planning is accurate and up-to-date.
  
  By addressing the validity of the external procurement relationship and ensuring that the planning dates align, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR129.