How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC202 - External procurement relationship &1 does not exist

/SAPAPO/SRC202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: External procurement relationship &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC202 - External procurement relationship &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC202 External procurement relationship &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid external procurement relationship for a specific product or location. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during planning runs, when trying to create or modify procurement proposals, or when executing certain transactions related to supply chain management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationship: The most common cause is that the external procurement relationship (e.g., vendor, supplier) for the specified product and location has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system or in the integration with the ERP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product master or location master.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations