How To Fix /SAPAPO/RELEASE036 - Select external procurement relationship for function &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RELEASE -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Select external procurement relationship for function &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELEASE036 - Select external procurement relationship for function &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RELEASE036 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the external procurement relationship in the system. This error message indicates that the system is unable to find a valid external procurement relationship for the specified function.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationship: The most common cause is that there is no defined external procurement relationship for the material or product in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for external procurement may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the product or vendor.
  Planning Area Issues: The planning area may not be correctly set up to handle external procurement relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Procurement Relationships:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/PRODORD or /SAPAPO/SDP94) and verify if the external procurement relationships are defined for the material.
  Ensure that the procurement type is set correctly (e.g., external procurement).
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained, including the relevant views for procurement.
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is active and correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system for external procurement. This may involve reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to procurement and planning.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Area:
  
  Ensure that the planning area is correctly set up to handle external procurement relationships. This includes checking the settings for the planning version and the relevant key figures.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction /SAPAPO/CONS to run consistency checks on the master data and planning data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PRODORD, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and /SAPAPO/CONS.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/RELEASE036 error message.