How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR146 - An external procurement relationship cannot be quoted for all products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: An external procurement relationship cannot be quoted for all products

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR146 - An external procurement relationship cannot be quoted for all products ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR146 indicates that there is an issue with the external procurement relationship in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when trying to quote an external procurement relationship for products that do not have a valid or defined external procurement source.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Procurement Source: The product may not have an external procurement source defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the external procurement relationship may not be set up correctly.
  Product-Specific Settings: The specific product may not be allowed to use external procurement due to its settings or status.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the product, such as missing or incorrect information in the material master or info records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Procurement Settings:
  
  Go to the product master data and ensure that the external procurement source is defined correctly.
  Verify that the external procurement relationship is set up in the relevant planning book or data view.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the material master for the product in question to ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly, especially in the purchasing and planning views.
  Ensure that the product is marked as relevant for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Validate Info Records:
  
  Check the info records for the product to ensure that they are correctly maintained and that the external vendor is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system related to external procurement. Ensure that the settings allow for external procurement relationships.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up external procurement relationships and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the procurement process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MC62 (for maintaining product master data) or /SAPAPO/DP (for demand planning) to check and update settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant 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 the procurement settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP APO for further assistance.