How To Fix /SAPAPO/SRC800 - External procurement relationship is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SRC -

• Message number: 800

• Message text: External procurement relationship is blocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC800 - External procurement relationship is blocked ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SRC800 External procurement relationship is blocked typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the external procurement relationship for a specific product or location. This error indicates that the system has identified a block on the external procurement relationship, which prevents the system from processing procurement activities.
  Causes:
  
  Blocked Procurement Relationship: The external procurement relationship for the material/location combination is marked as blocked in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as incorrect or incomplete data in the material master or vendor master.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the APO system may lead to the blocking of procurement relationships.
  Status of the Vendor: The vendor associated with the procurement relationship may be inactive or blocked in the vendor master data.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may not allow for external procurement due to specific configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Procurement Relationship: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP94 for maintaining procurement relationships) and check if the procurement relationship is indeed blocked. If it is, you can unblock it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master and vendor master data are complete and correctly configured. Check for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to the block.
  
  
  
  Vendor Status:
  
  Verify the status of the vendor in the vendor master data. If the vendor is blocked or inactive, you may need to reactivate or unblock the vendor.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they allow for external procurement. This may involve checking the settings in the planning area or other relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP94 for maintaining procurement relationships and /SAPAPO/SDP93 for displaying them.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing procurement relationships in APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.