How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP518 - No suitable source of supply for product &1 in location &2 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No suitable source of supply for product &1 in location &2 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP518 - No suitable source of supply for product &1 in location &2 found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP518 No suitable source of supply for product &1 in location &2 found typically occurs in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when the system is unable to find a valid source of supply for a specific product at a given location. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Source of Supply Defined: There may not be any source of supply (like a vendor, production plant, or stock) defined for the product in the location specified.
  Incorrect Planning Data: The planning data for the product or location may be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing procurement or production data.
  Inactive or Blocked Sources: The sources of supply may be inactive or blocked, preventing the system from considering them for planning.
  Insufficient Stock: There may be insufficient stock available at the defined sources to meet the demand.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may be set to a version that does not include the product or location.
  Product Lifecycle Status: The product may be in a lifecycle status that does not allow it to be sourced (e.g., discontinued).
  Location-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings or restrictions at the location level that prevent sourcing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Source of Supply: Verify that there is a valid source of supply defined for the product in the specified location. This can be done in the master data settings.
  Review Planning Data: Ensure that all necessary planning data is correctly maintained for the product and location, including procurement and production data.
  Activate Sources: If sources of supply are inactive or blocked, reactivate them or remove any blocks that may be in place.
  Check Stock Levels: Review the stock levels at the sources of supply to ensure there is enough inventory to meet the demand.
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version that includes the necessary data for the product and location.
  Product Status: Check the lifecycle status of the product to ensure it is active and available for sourcing.
  Location Settings: Review any specific settings or restrictions at the location level that may affect sourcing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) or /SAPAPO/RRP4 (Location View) to analyze the planning situation and check the sources of supply.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the master data for the product and location is up to date and correctly configured.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO to ensure that they align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.