How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC042 - No procurement indicator exists for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No procurement indicator exists for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC042 - No procurement indicator exists for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC042 No procurement indicator exists for product &1 typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when the system is unable to find a procurement indicator for a specific product. This procurement indicator is essential for determining how the product should be procured (e.g., make-to-stock, make-to-order, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Procurement Indicator: The most common cause of this error is that the procurement indicator has not been defined for the product in the system.
  Product Master Data Issues: The product may not have been properly set up in the system, or the relevant master data may be incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the APO system that prevent the procurement indicator from being recognized.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the product data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may have been an error in the data transfer process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the APO system and verify if the procurement indicator is set up correctly.
  You can check this in transaction /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Product Master) or /SAPAPO/MAT2 (Product Master - Change).
  
  
  
  Define Procurement Indicator:
  
  If the procurement indicator is missing, you need to define it. This can be done in the product master data by selecting the appropriate procurement type (e.g., make-to-stock, make-to-order).
  Ensure that the procurement indicator aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for procurement indicators.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Validation:
  
  If the product data is being transferred from another system, check the data transfer logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that the data is being transferred correctly and that all necessary fields, including the procurement indicator, are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up procurement indicators and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/MAT2, and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for product master data management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit product master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/SRC042 No procurement indicator exists for product &1. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.