How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC006 - Valid source of supply

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Valid source of supply

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC006 - Valid source of supply ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC006 Valid source of supply 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 particular product or location. This can happen during various planning processes, such as demand planning, supply network planning, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The most common cause is that there is no valid source of supply defined for the product in the specified location.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not being able to identify a valid source.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings.
  Product Availability: The product may not be available in the specified location or may be blocked for some reason.
  Time Period Issues: The time period for which the planning is being executed may not have any valid supply sources defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data for the product and location is correctly maintained. Ensure that the source of supply is defined in the product master data.
  Define Source of Supply: If no source of supply exists, you may need to create or assign a valid source of supply for the product in the relevant location.
  Review Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data.
  Check Availability: Confirm that the product is available in the specified location and that there are no restrictions or blocks preventing its use.
  Time Period Validation: Make sure that the planning horizon includes periods where valid sources of supply are defined.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95 to check for inconsistencies in the planning data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (to check supply and demand) and /SAPAPO/SDP95 (to analyze planning results).
  Master Data Maintenance: Understand how to maintain master data in SAP APO, including product master, location master, and source of supply.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing sources of supply and troubleshooting planning issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the /SAPAPO/SRC006 Valid source of supply error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.