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

/SAPAPO/RELEASE036 - Overview

• 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