How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB009 - External procurement relationship &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: External procurement relationship &1 cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB009 - External procurement relationship &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB009 indicates that there is an issue with the external procurement relationship for a specific product or location in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid external procurement relationship for the specified product and location combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationship: The external procurement relationship for the specified product and location may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for external procurement may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the product or location.
  Inactive or Obsolete Relationships: The external procurement relationship may be inactive or marked as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Procurement Relationships:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for product planning).
  Verify if the external procurement relationship exists for the specified product and location.
  If it does not exist, create a new external procurement relationship.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for external procurement is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that external procurement is enabled.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Activate Relationships:
  
  If the external procurement relationship is inactive, activate it.
  Ensure that the relationship is valid and not marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing external procurement relationships.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1 for product planning and /SAPAPO/SDP2 for location planning.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB009.