How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR169 - No product procurement is specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No product procurement is specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR169 - No product procurement is specified ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR169 No product procurement is specified typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the procurement settings for a product in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find any procurement type or strategy defined for the specified product, which is necessary for planning and executing procurement processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Type: The product in question does not have a procurement type defined in the material master or in the APO system.
  Incorrect Product Configuration: The product may not be properly configured in the APO system, leading to a lack of procurement information.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incomplete entries in the product master or planning book.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area may not be set up correctly to include the product or its procurement details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., in-house production, external procurement).
  Ensure that the relevant views (such as MRP view) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review APO Product Master:
  
  Check the product master in APO (transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1) to ensure that the procurement type is defined.
  Make sure that the product is active in the planning area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Procurement Settings:
  
  If the product is intended to be procured externally, ensure that the procurement type is set to "External Procurement" in the product master.
  If it is to be produced in-house, ensure that the production settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the planning area includes the product and that the necessary settings for procurement are in place.
  Ensure that the planning book used for the product has the correct key figures and characteristics defined.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TS to run consistency checks on the master data and planning area to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Maintain Product Master)
  /SAPAPO/TS (Consistency Check)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material and product master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.