How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR130 - No external procurement relationship available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: No external procurement relationship available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR130 - No external procurement relationship available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR130 No external procurement relationship available typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid external procurement relationship for a specific product or location. This can happen during planning runs, such as when trying to create a procurement proposal or during the deployment of planned orders.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationships: The most common cause is that there are no defined external procurement relationships for the product in question. This means that the system does not know where to source the product from.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly. This includes the product master, location master, or the procurement relationship itself.
  
  
  Inactive or Incorrectly Configured Relationships: The external procurement relationship may exist but could be inactive or incorrectly configured (e.g., wrong vendor, incorrect lead times).
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary procurement relationships defined.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the procurement relationship.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check External Procurement Relationships:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PRODLOC or use the relevant transaction to check if the external procurement relationships are defined for the product and location.
  Ensure that the relationships are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the product master data and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Check the location master data to ensure it is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Relationships:
  
  If no external procurement relationship exists, you may need to create one. This can be done in the transaction /SAPAPO/PRODLOC or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary procurement relationships.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PRODLOC, /SAPAPO/MC90, and others that may help in managing procurement relationships.
  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 edit procurement relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.