How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR402 - External procurement not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: External procurement not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR402 - External procurement not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR402 External procurement not found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a suitable external procurement source for a specific product or requirement. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The system may not have any external procurement sources defined for the material in question. This could be due to missing vendor information or procurement contracts.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Data: The planning data for the product may not be correctly set up, including the master data for the material, such as the material master or info records.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings for external procurement.
  
  
  Product Not Active: The product may not be active in the planning book or may not be included in the planning run.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the identification of external procurement sources.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the material master and check if there are valid sources of supply defined for the material.
  Ensure that the vendor information is correctly maintained and that the vendor is active.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Verify that the planning data for the material is correctly set up, including the procurement type and any relevant info records.
  Check the material's procurement type in the material master (e.g., whether it is set to external procurement).
  
  
  
  Validate Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the correct planning version is being used and that it contains the necessary data for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Activate Product:
  
  Make sure that the product is active in the planning book and included in the planning run.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that external procurement is properly configured.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or APO configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Again:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking the planning version) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and external procurement processes for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.