How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC048 - Procurement relationship not created for &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Procurement relationship not created for &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC048 - Procurement relationship not created for &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC048 Procurement relationship not created for &1 &2 &3 &4 typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the procurement relationship between a product and a location. This error indicates that the system was unable to create a procurement relationship for the specified product and location combination.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the product, location, or procurement type may be missing or incomplete. This includes product master data, location master data, or the relevant procurement type settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the procurement relationships may not be set up correctly in the system. This could involve settings in the APO system or in the integration with the ERP system.
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The procurement type or strategy may not be compatible with the product or location. For example, if a product is set to be produced in-house but there is no production location defined.
  
  
  Planning Area Issues: The planning area may not be correctly defined or may not include the necessary characteristics for the procurement relationship.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the creation of the procurement relationship.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data for the product and location is correctly maintained. This includes checking the product master, location master, and any relevant procurement settings.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for procurement relationships is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the APO system and ensuring they align with the business requirements.
  
  
  Validate Procurement Type: Check the procurement type and strategy assigned to the product. Ensure that they are compatible with the product and location.
  
  
  Examine Planning Area: Review the planning area settings to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics and that the product and location are part of the planning area.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create procurement relationships in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.