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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No valid procurement relationship chosen for subcontracting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP078 - No valid procurement relationship chosen for subcontracting ?

  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.
  
  
  Resource Availability: The resources required for subcontracting may not be available or properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Procurement Relationships: Verify that the procurement relationships for the materials involved are correctly defined in the system. This can be done in the material master or through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for both the components and the finished products is complete and accurate. Pay special attention to the procurement type and the relevant views (e.g., MRP, purchasing).
  
  
  Update Subcontracting Info Records: Check if there are valid subcontracting info records for the materials. If not, create or update them as necessary.
  
  
  Validate Planning Version: Ensure that the planning version being used has the correct settings and data for subcontracting. You may need to switch to a different version or update the current one.
  
  
  Resource Configuration: Check the configuration of the resources involved in the subcontracting process to ensure they are correctly set up and available.
  
  
  Run Planning Again: After making the necessary adjustments, rerun the planning process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Info Record), or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring subcontracting processes and managing procurement relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.