How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB131 - Supplier &1 does not exist as an identifier

CM_CBESCOM_INB131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Supplier &1 does not exist as an identifier

What causes this issue?

In the <PF>Assign Supplier</> step, you have assigned
<DS:DE.ESEESC_SUPPLIER_ID>supplier</> &V1&.
Supplier &V1& does <ZU>not</> exist as identifier '<LB>NUM SUPPLIER</>'
in <DS:DE.ESEESC_XML_ASSGND_SUP_MAT_ID>supplier material</> &V3&.

System Response

INCLUDE EHSPRC_ESCOM_NEXT_STEP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You need to change the data entered. Proceed as follows:
ELSE
Check the data entered. You can proceed as follows:

Determine the supplier material that is assigned to supplier &V1& as
identifier '<LB>NUM SUPPLIER</>'. Use the input help and specify
supplier &V1& as the search criterion in the <LS>Identifier - Number</>
field.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Assign the determined supplier material in the <PF>Assign Supplier</>
step.
or
Determine the supplier that is assigned to supplier material &V3& as
identifier '<LB>NUM SUPPLIER</>'. Start the <DS:TRAN.CG02>substance
workbench</> to display identifier '<LB>NUM SUPPLIER</>' for supplier
material &V3&.
Assign the determined supplier in the <PF>Assign Supplier</> step. Check
beforehand whether the supplier exists in the <DS:TRAN.XK03>supplier
master record</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB131 - Supplier &1 does not exist as an identifier ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB131 indicates that the system cannot find a supplier with the specified identifier. This error typically occurs in the context of supplier management or procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inbound messages or data related to suppliers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Supplier: The supplier identifier (e.g., supplier number) provided in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or formatting issue in the supplier identifier being used.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the supplier data is being pulled from an external system, there may be synchronization issues or delays in data updates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the supplier data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Supplier Identifier: Check the supplier identifier you are using to ensure it is correct. Look for any typos or formatting errors.
  Check Supplier Master Data: Go to the supplier master data (transaction code XK03 or MK03)