How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC206 - External procurement relationship cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: External procurement relationship cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC206 - External procurement relationship cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC206 External procurement relationship cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to delete an external procurement relationship that is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The external procurement relationship may be linked to existing planning objects, such as planned orders, purchase orders, or other procurement documents.
  Master Data Issues: The relationship might be tied to master data that is still active or in use, such as a material or vendor that has ongoing transactions.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the deletion of certain procurement relationships due to business rules or constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the external procurement relationship, check for any active dependencies. This can include:
  
  Open purchase orders or contracts.
  Active planned orders or production orders.
  Any other related documents that reference the procurement relationship.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you find any active dependencies, you will need to either complete, cancel, or delete those documents before you can delete the external procurement relationship.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the master data (materials, vendors, etc.) associated with the procurement relationship is not in use. If it is, you may need to deactivate or delete those records first.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the deletion of the procurement relationship.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to check and manage procurement relationships, such as:
  
  /SAPAPO/SDP94 for displaying and managing procurement relationships.
  /SAPAPO/SDP95 for maintaining procurement relationships.
  
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on why the deletion is not allowed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing external procurement relationships in APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, 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 take appropriate actions to resolve it.