How To Fix /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO008 - No appropriate source of supply found

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No appropriate source of supply found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO008 - No appropriate source of supply found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO008 No appropriate source of supply found typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a suitable source of supply for a demand requirement. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the planning process, when trying to create a purchase order, or when executing a heuristic.
  Causes:
  
  No Source of Supply Defined: There may be no source of supply (e.g., vendor, production location) defined for the material in the relevant planning area.
  Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, leading to the system not being able to identify a valid source.
  Stock Availability Issues: There may be insufficient stock or no stock available at the defined sources of supply.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect or missing information in the material master, vendor master, or location master.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have the necessary data or settings to find a source of supply.
  Transportation Lane Issues: If transportation lanes are not defined or are inactive, the system may not be able to determine a valid source of supply.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Source of Supply: Ensure that there is a valid source of supply defined for the material in the relevant planning area. This can be done by checking the source list or the info record.
  Review Planning Parameters: Verify that the planning parameters for the material are set correctly, including lead times, lot sizes, and other relevant settings.
  Check Stock Levels: Ensure that there is sufficient stock available at the defined sources of supply. If stock is low, consider adjusting the inventory or creating purchase orders.
  Validate Master Data: Review the master data for the material, vendor, and location to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Use the Correct Planning Version: Make sure you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data for the source of supply.
  Define Transportation Lanes: If applicable, ensure that transportation lanes are defined and active for the relevant source of supply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for planning book) or /SAPAPO/TSO1 (for transportation lanes) to check and manage relevant data.
  Master Data Maintenance: Regularly maintain and update master data to avoid issues related to sourcing and supply.
  APO Configuration: Review the configuration settings in APO to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly for sourcing and supply chain management.
  Documentation and Support: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with SAP support for specific guidance related to your system configuration and setup.
  
  By addressing the above causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/TDL_DAO008.