How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP173 - No active source of supply found for purchase order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No active source of supply found for purchase order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP173 - No active source of supply found for purchase order &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP173 indicates that there is no active source of supply found for a purchase order in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in the context of demand planning and supply planning when the system cannot find a valid source of supply for the specified purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no valid source of supply (vendor, production plant, etc.) assigned to the material in the relevant planning area.
  Inactive Source: The source of supply may exist but is inactive or not valid for the specified time period.
  Incorrect Planning Data: The planning data for the material may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system being unable to find a source.
  Master Data Issues: Issues with material master data, such as missing or incorrect purchasing info records or source lists.
  Configuration Issues: Configuration settings in the APO system may not be set up correctly to recognize the source of supply.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the material master and check the purchasing info records and source lists to ensure that a valid source of supply is maintained.
  Ensure that the vendor or source is active and valid for the required time frame.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  If the source of supply is missing, create or update the necessary purchasing info records or source lists.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up in the system with all required master data.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Check the planning data for the material in the APO system to ensure that it is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the planning area is correctly set up and that the material is included in the planning run.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up to recognize the sources of supply.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for the planning area and supply chain are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Run Planning Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the planning process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the status of the purchase order and its related data.
  APO Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Interactive Planning) to analyze the planning situation.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing sources of supply and troubleshooting planning issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.