How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP078 - No valid procurement relationship chosen for subcontracting

/SAPAPO/SNP078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No valid procurement relationship chosen for subcontracting

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/SAPAPO/SNP078 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP078 No valid procurement relationship chosen for subcontracting typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid procurement relationship for a subcontracting process. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Procurement Relationships: The procurement relationships between the materials involved (the component and the finished product) may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The material master data for the components or finished products may be incomplete or inconsistent, leading to the inability to establish a valid procurement relationship.
  
  
  Subcontracting Info Records: There may be no valid subcontracting info records for the materials involved, or the existing records may not meet the criteria for the planning run.
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings for subcontracting.
  
  
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