How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC003 - No source of supply for external procurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: No source of supply for external procurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC003 - No source of supply for external procurement ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC003 No source of supply for external procurement typically occurs in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when the system cannot find a valid source of supply for a specific product that is required for external procurement. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: There may be no valid source of supply defined for the material in the system.
  Incorrect Planning Data: The planning data for the material may not be set up correctly, including the procurement type or sourcing information.
  Inactive or Blocked Vendors: The vendors associated with the material may be inactive or blocked, preventing the system from considering them as valid sources.
  Incorrect Location Data: The location data for the material may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system not finding a source.
  Master Data Issues: Issues with the material master, vendor master, or info records can lead to this error.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data for sourcing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the material master and check if a valid source of supply is defined for the material in the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the source of supply is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Information:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is active and not blocked.
  Verify that the vendor has the necessary purchasing info records for the material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Planning Data:
  
  Ensure that the procurement type for the material is set correctly (e.g., external procurement).
  Check the sourcing information in the APO system to ensure it is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Location Data:
  
  Verify that the location data for the material is correctly maintained in the system.
  Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master and vendor master for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that the info records are correctly maintained and linked to the material and vendor.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data for sourcing.
  
  
  
  Run Sourcing Reports:
  
  Use the relevant APO reports to analyze sourcing and procurement data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master), ME11 (Create Info Record), and ME12 (Change Info Record) to check and maintain the necessary data.
  APO Reports: Utilize APO reports such as /SAPAPO/RRP3 (Product View) to analyze the planning situation and identify sourcing issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and notes for specific guidance on troubleshooting sourcing issues in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.