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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to access the procurement relationship data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define External Procurement Relationship:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PRC1 (or the relevant transaction for maintaining procurement relationships).
  Check if the external procurement relationship for the specified product and location exists. If not, create it by entering the necessary details (vendor, procurement type, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the product master data is correctly maintained in both APO and the ERP system.
  Verify that the location master data is also correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the APO system related to external procurement. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the procurement process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data. Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify procurement relationships. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  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/PRC1, /SAPAPO/SDP94, and others that may be useful for managing procurement relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error.
  Integration with ERP: Ensure that the integration between SAP APO and the ERP system (like SAP ECC or S/4HANA) is functioning correctly, as issues in integration can also lead to such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.