How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNP188 - No procurement relationship found for type &1 (&2/&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNP -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: No procurement relationship found for type &1 (&2/&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP188 - No procurement relationship found for type &1 (&2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNP188 No procurement relationship found for type &1 (&2/&3) typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically within the Supply Network Planning (SNP) component. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid procurement relationship for the specified type (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) for the given product and location.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Procurement Relationships: The most common cause is that there are no defined procurement relationships for the specified product and location in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for procurement types may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data, such as the product master or location master.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary procurement relationships defined.
  Product/Location Not Active: The product or location may not be active in the planning area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Procurement Relationships:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 (or use the relevant transaction for your version) to check the procurement relationships for the product and location.
  Ensure that the necessary procurement types (e.g., in-house production, external procurement) are defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  If procurement relationships are missing, you can create or maintain them using the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data).
  Ensure that the product and location are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Version:
  
  Check if the planning version you are using has the required procurement relationships. You can do this in the planning book or by using transaction /SAPAPO/SDP94.
  
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Verify that the product and location are active in the planning area. You can check this in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to procurement relationships in SNP for any additional configuration or setup that may be required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the planning run to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/MAT1: Maintain Product Master Data
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: Display Planning Book
  /SAPAPO/SDP94: Display Planning Version
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.