How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC073 - External procurement relationship could not be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: External procurement relationship could not be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC073 - External procurement relationship could not be selected ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC073 indicates that the system could not select an external procurement relationship for a specific product or location. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to create or process a procurement proposal.
  Causes:
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationship: The external procurement relationship for the specified product and location may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the external procurement process may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the product, vendor, or location.
  Planning Version Issues: The planning version being used may not have the necessary procurement relationships defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external procurement relationships.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check External Procurement Relationships:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for sourcing) and verify that the external procurement relationships are correctly defined for the product and location in question.
  Ensure that the relationship is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product, vendor, and location to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct planning area and that the vendor is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that the external procurement process is set up correctly.
  Check the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) for procurement and sourcing.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary external procurement relationships.
  If needed, create or modify the planning version to include the required relationships.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify external procurement relationships.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (Sourcing) and /SAPAPO/SDP93 (Sourcing Overview).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.