How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC005 - No source of supply for subcontracting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No source of supply for subcontracting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC005 - No source of supply for subcontracting ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC005 No source of supply for subcontracting typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid source of supply for a subcontracting requirement. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: There may not be any valid source of supply defined for the material in the planning area.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or vendor master data may not be set up correctly for subcontracting.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system.
  Subcontracting Info Records: There may be no subcontracting info records created for the material and vendor combination.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not allow for subcontracting or may not have the necessary configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Source of Supply: Verify that a valid source of supply is defined for the material in the relevant planning area. You can do this by checking the source list or the info records.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the material master and vendor master data are correctly set up for subcontracting. This includes checking the procurement type and ensuring that the vendor is set up as a subcontractor.
  Validate Planning Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data for the material and vendor.
  Synchronize Data: If there are inconsistencies between APO and ERP, consider running the necessary data synchronization jobs to ensure that the data is consistent across systems.
  Create Info Records: If no subcontracting info records exist, create them for the relevant material and vendor combination.
  Check Plant Settings: Review the plant-specific settings in the configuration to ensure that subcontracting is allowed and properly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME11 (Create Info Record), ME12 (Change Info Record), and ME13 (Display Info Record) to manage info records.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the material master (transaction code MM02) and vendor master (transaction code XK02) are correctly maintained.
  APO Configuration: Review the APO configuration settings related to sourcing and subcontracting to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on subcontracting processes and settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.