How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP071 - No external sources found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No external sources found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP071 - No external sources found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP071 No external sources found typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find any external sources for a particular product or location during the planning process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like product master, location master, or source of supply) may not be properly maintained or may be missing.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may not be activated.
  Source of Supply Configuration: The configuration for the source of supply (like vendor, plant, or storage location) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Filters: Filters applied in the planning book or in the planning area may be excluding the relevant data.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between SAP APO and other systems (like SAP ERP) that prevent the necessary data from being transferred.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the product and location master data are correctly maintained. Verify that the external sources (vendors, plants) are defined and active.
  Review Planning Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version and that it is activated. Check if the necessary data is included in that version.
  Validate Source of Supply: Check the configuration of the source of supply in the system. Ensure that the relevant sources are assigned to the products and that they are valid.
  Examine Filters: Review any filters applied in the planning book or planning area. Remove or adjust filters that may be excluding relevant data.
  Check Integration: If applicable, verify the integration settings between SAP APO and SAP ERP or other systems. Ensure that data is being transferred correctly and that there are no errors in the integration process.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM to run consistency checks on the master data and planning data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MDP for master data maintenance, /SAPAPO/RRP3 for planning board, and /SAPAPO/TSM for consistency checks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on master data setup, planning area configuration, and troubleshooting common issues in SAP 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 cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.