How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC230 - &1: External procurement relationship does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 230

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC230 - &1: External procurement relationship does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC230 &1: External procurement relationship 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 can happen during planning runs, when trying to create a purchase order, or when executing a supply chain planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing External Procurement Relationship: The most common cause is that there is no defined external procurement relationship for the specified product and location in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or location may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the required procurement relationship.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the system from recognizing the external procurement relationships.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the APO and the ERP system, especially if the