How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC065 - There is no external procurement relationship with GUID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: There is no external procurement relationship with GUID &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC065 - There is no external procurement relationship with GUID & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC065 There is no external procurement relationship with GUID & typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid external procurement relationship for a specific product or location. This can happen during planning activities, such as when trying to create a procurement proposal or during the planning run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationship: The most common cause is that there is no defined external procurement relationship (EPR) for the specified product and location in the system.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) referenced in the error message may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the external procurement relationship.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary procurement relationships defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Procurement Relationships:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP APO (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for the Supply Network Planning) and check if the external procurement relationship exists for the product and location in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 or /SAPAPO/SDP95).
  
  
  
  Verify GUID:
  
  Ensure that the GUID mentioned in the error message is correct. You can check the GUID in the relevant master data tables or through the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product and location to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained. This includes checking the material master, location master, and any relevant planning data.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that has the external procurement relationships defined. You can check this in the planning book or through the planning version settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing external procurement relationships in APO.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for maintaining external procurement relationships) and /SAPAPO/SDP95 (for displaying them).
  Master Data Management: Understanding how to manage and maintain master data in SAP APO is crucial for resolving such issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/SRC065 error message.