How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ146 - Cannot determine a source of supply for product & and location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Cannot determine a source of supply for product & and location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ146 - Cannot determine a source of supply for product & and location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ146 indicates that the system is unable to determine a source of supply for a specific product at a given location. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with supply chain planning and sourcing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The product or location may not have the necessary master data set up, such as sourcing information, vendor data, or product location assignments.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the product or location may not be correctly configured, leading to the inability to find a source of supply.
  No Valid Source of Supply: There may be no valid source of supply available for the product at the specified location, possibly due to stock unavailability or vendor issues.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the correct data or may be inactive.
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which the planning is being executed may not have any valid supply options available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the product and location have the necessary master data set up. This includes checking the material master, location master, and any relevant sourcing information.
  Review Planning Parameters: Verify that the planning parameters for the product and location are correctly configured. This includes checking the sourcing rules and any relevant settings in the APO system.
  Validate Source of Supply: Check if there are valid sources of supply for the product at the specified location. This may involve reviewing vendor agreements, stock levels, and lead times.
  Check Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version being used is active and contains the necessary data for the product and location.
  Examine Time Period: Review the time period for which the planning is being executed to ensure that there are valid supply options available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MC90 (for checking master data) to investigate further.
  Logs and Messages: Check the logs and messages in the APO system for additional details that may provide more context about the error.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and supply chain management for best practices in setting up master data and planning parameters.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.