How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC018 - No purchase order history data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No purchase order history data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC018 - No purchase order history data exists ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC018 No purchase order history data exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find any historical purchase order data for a specific material or location. This can hinder planning processes, as historical data is often used for forecasting and planning purposes.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Historical Data: The most straightforward cause is that there is simply no purchase order history available for the material in question. This could be due to:
  
  The material has not been ordered in the past.
  The purchase orders have been deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data is supposed to be transferred from SAP ERP to SAP APO, there may be issues in the data transfer process, such as:
  
  Incomplete or failed data transfer jobs.
  Incorrect configuration in the integration settings.
  
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the planning run may be too restrictive, leading to no data being retrieved.
  
  
  Time Frame: The time frame for which the historical data is being queried may not include any relevant purchase orders.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Data: Verify if there are any purchase orders created for the material in the relevant time frame. You can do this by checking the purchase order history in the SAP ERP system.
  
  
  Data Transfer Verification: If you expect historical data to be available, check the data transfer settings between SAP ERP and SAP APO. Ensure that:
  
  The necessary data transfer jobs (like CIF) have been executed successfully.
  The relevant master data and transaction data are correctly set up for integration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the planning run. Make sure they are not overly restrictive and that they cover the necessary time periods.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: If the material is new and has not had any purchase orders, consider creating a few test purchase orders to generate historical data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) in SAP ERP to check the purchase order history.
  CIF Monitoring: Use transaction CIF to monitor the data transfer between SAP ERP and SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.