How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC032 - External procurement relationship could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 032

• Message text: External procurement relationship could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC032 - External procurement relationship could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC032 indicates that an external procurement relationship could not be deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to manage procurement relationships for products in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The external procurement relationship may be linked to active planning or procurement processes, such as purchase orders, stock transfers, or other dependent objects that prevent deletion.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of the procurement relationship if it is still being referenced by other objects in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the relationship may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict the deletion of certain procurement relationships.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the external procurement relationship, check for any active dependencies. This can