How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC044 - External procurement relationship inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: External procurement relationship inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC044 - External procurement relationship inactive ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC044 External procurement relationship inactive typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the external procurement relationship for a specific product or location. This error indicates that the system cannot use the external procurement relationship because it is marked as inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Procurement Relationship: The external procurement relationship for the product/location combination is set to inactive in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the external procurement relationship from being recognized.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like product master, location master, etc.) may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  Time Period: The external procurement relationship may be inactive for the specific time period being considered in the planning run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Procurement Relationship:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/SDP94 (or the relevant transaction for managing procurement relationships).
  Locate the external procurement relationship for the affected product and location.
  Change the status from inactive to active.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product master and location master data are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the external procurement relationship is correctly assigned to the relevant product and location.
  
  
  
  Review Time Period:
  
  Check if the procurement relationship is valid for the time period you are trying to plan. If it is inactive for that period, you may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to external procurement relationships for any additional configuration or setup steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for external procurement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for managing procurement relationships, /SAPAPO/MC90 for checking planning books, and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for maintaining the product master.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to activate the external procurement relationship.