How To Fix /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB053 - Source Of Supply &1 Is Not the Preferred Procurement Type (&2,&3)

/SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Source Of Supply &1 Is Not the Preferred Procurement Type (&2,&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB053 - Source Of Supply &1 Is Not the Preferred Procurement Type (&2,&3) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SPPDRPSB053 indicates that there is an issue with the source of supply in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, specifically related to the preferred procurement type. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a suitable source of supply that matches the preferred procurement type defined in the planning settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Procurement Type: The source of supply defined in the system does not match the preferred procurement type for the material or product in question. This could be due to configuration settings or master data inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or source of supply master data may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the preferred procurement type.
  Planning Settings: The planning settings in the APO system may not be aligned with the procurement types available for the source of supply.
  Source of Supply Availability: The source of supply