How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC207 - External procurement relationship can be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: External procurement relationship can be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC207 - External procurement relationship can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC207 indicates that there is an issue with an external procurement relationship in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete or modify a procurement relationship that is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The external procurement relationship may be linked to existing planning objects, such as purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement documents.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of relationships that are still referenced in the system.
  Incorrect Status: The procurement relationship may be in a status that does not allow for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the external procurement relationship, check for any active dependencies. This can include:
  
  Open purchase orders or contracts that reference the procurement relationship.
  Any planning objects that are currently using this relationship.
  
  
  
  Change Status: If the procurement relationship is in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change its status to a permissible one before deletion.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze and manage procurement relationships. For example:
  
  Use /SAPAPO/SDP94 to view and manage procurement relationships.
  Use /SAPAPO/SDP94 to check for any active planning objects that may be linked to the procurement relationship.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on managing external procurement relationships.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO for managing procurement relationships.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete or modify procurement relationships in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.