How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR029 - No external procurement source exists for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No external procurement source exists for product &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR029 - No external procurement source exists for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR029 indicates that there is no external procurement source available for a specific product in a given location. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to plan or execute procurement activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Source: The product in question does not have any external procurement sources defined in the system for the specified location.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of procurement sources.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings for external procurement.
  Product/Location Combination: The specific combination of product and location may not be valid for external procurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in APO and ensure that the external procurement sources are defined for the product in the specified location.
  Verify that the product is marked as externally procured in the product master.
  
  
  
  Define Procurement Sources:
  
  If no procurement sources exist, you need to create them. This can be done in the transaction /SAPAPO/PRODLOC or through the product master data maintenance.
  Ensure that the relevant vendor or supplier is set up in the system and linked to the product.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using has the necessary data. You may need to switch to a different version or update the current version with the required procurement data.
  
  
  
  Validate Product/Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct location and that the location is set up to allow external procurement.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Supply Chain:
  
  Ensure that the supply chain settings are active and that there are no restrictions preventing the use of external procurement sources.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PRODLOC for product location maintenance and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for checking the supply network.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on setting up procurement sources and managing master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary external procurement sources are available for the product in the specified location.