How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC050 - Error during DB update for procurement relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Error during DB update for procurement relationship

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC050 - Error during DB update for procurement relationship ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC050 typically indicates that there was an issue during the database update for a procurement relationship in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or problems with the database itself.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the procurement relationship.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the APO configuration can lead to errors during database updates.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked due to another transaction, preventing the update from completing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues with the database or the SAP system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95 to check for inconsistencies in the master data.
  Ensure that all relevant data (e.g., material master, vendor