How To Fix /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG040 - No valid source of supply found for product &1 in location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No valid source of supply found for product &1 in location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG040 - No valid source of supply found for product &1 in location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/STOR_MSG040 indicates that the system could not find a valid source of supply for a specific product at a given location. This error typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, particularly when dealing with supply chain planning and inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  No Source of Supply Defined: The product may not have any sources of supply defined in the system for the specified location.
  Inactive or Blocked Sources: The sources of supply that exist may be inactive or blocked, preventing their use.
  Incorrect Planning Data: The planning data for the product or location may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect information in the material master, location master, or source list.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or may be set to a version that does not include the required sources of supply.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source of Supply:
  
  Go to the product master data and check if there are valid sources of supply defined for the product in the specified location.
  Ensure that the source of supply is active and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data for the product to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Check the location master data to ensure that the location is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Update Source List:
  
  If applicable, check the source list for the product to ensure that it includes valid suppliers and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Check Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data for the product and location.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/TSM (for transport and stock management) or /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) to run consistency checks and identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult with Key Users:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with key users or the SAP support team to investigate further and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (for product master), /SAPAPO/LOC1 (for location master), and /SAPAPO/SOURCING (for sourcing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and help files for detailed information on managing sources of supply and troubleshooting planning issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.