How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC211 - External procurement relationships being deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: External procurement relationships being deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC211 - External procurement relationships being deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC211 indicates that external procurement relationships are being deleted in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues with the configuration of external procurement relationships in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error may occur if there are inconsistencies in the master data related to external procurement relationships, such as vendor information or material master data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system or in the integration with the SAP ERP system can lead to this error.
  Deletion of Relationships: If a procurement relationship is deleted in the system (for example, if a vendor is no longer valid), it can trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary objects, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the materials and vendors involved in the procurement relationships. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and consistent.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in both the APO and ERP systems. Ensure that the external procurement relationships are correctly set up and that there are no missing configurations.
  Analyze Change Logs: Look into the change logs to see if any recent changes were made to the procurement relationships that could have caused the deletion.
  Recreate Relationships: If the relationships have been deleted, you may need to recreate them in the system. This can be done through the relevant transaction codes in SAP.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for external procurement relationships).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for APO and external procurement processes to understand the expected configurations and data requirements.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the /SAPAPO/SRC211 error and implement a solution to resolve it.