How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP042 - No default source of supply found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No default source of supply found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP042 - No default source of supply found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP042 No default source of supply found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to determine a default source of supply for a product in a specific location. This can happen during planning runs, such as in Demand Planning (DP) or Supply Network Planning (SNP).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no source of supply defined for the product in the location where it is needed.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings.
  Product Allocation: If product allocation is in place, it may restrict the availability of the product from certain sources.
  Transportation Lane Issues: If transportation lanes are not defined correctly, the system may not find a valid source of supply.
  Product Lifecycle: The product may be in a phase where it is not available for planning (e.g., discontinued).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product has a valid source of supply defined in the material master or in the APO master data.
  Verify that the location is correctly set up and linked to the product.
  
  
  
  Define Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for product master) and define a source of supply for the product in the location.
  Ensure that the source of supply is active and available for planning.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using has the necessary data. You may need to switch to a different version or update the current one.
  
  
  
  Check Product Allocation:
  
  If product allocation is being used, review the allocation settings to ensure that the product is available for the required location.
  
  
  
  Validate Transportation Lanes:
  
  Ensure that transportation lanes are correctly defined between the source of supply and the destination location.
  
  
  
  Review Product Lifecycle:
  
  Check the product's lifecycle status to ensure it is active and available for planning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1 (Product Master), /SAPAPO/SDP2 (Location Product Master), and /SAPAPO/SDP3 (Source of Supply).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring sources of supply and managing master data in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.