How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING068 - ERP vendor &1 cannot be mapped to CRM Business Partner &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING - Message class for the Purchasing Assingment

• Message number: 068

• Message text: ERP vendor &1 cannot be mapped to CRM Business Partner &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING068 - ERP vendor &1 cannot be mapped to CRM Business Partner &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_PURCHASING068 indicates that there is an issue with mapping an ERP vendor to a CRM Business Partner. This typically occurs in scenarios where the integration between SAP ERP and SAP CRM is not properly configured or when there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The vendor in the ERP system does not have a corresponding Business Partner in the CRM system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be discrepancies in the data between the ERP and CRM systems, such as different naming conventions or missing entries.
  Configuration Issues: The integration settings between the ERP and CRM systems may not be correctly set up, leading to mapping failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the mapping between the vendor and the Business Partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor and Business Partner:
  
  Verify that the vendor (indicated by &1) exists in the ERP system.
  Ensure that the corresponding Business Partner (indicated by &2) exists in the CRM system.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Mapping:
  
  If the vendor does not have a corresponding Business Partner, create a new Business Partner in the CRM system that matches the vendor.
  If the mapping exists but is incorrect, update the mapping to ensure that the vendor is correctly linked to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the integration between ERP and CRM. Ensure that the necessary settings for mapping vendors to Business Partners are correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) in CRM and MK01 (Create Vendor) in ERP to manage the respective entities.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies between the ERP and CRM systems. This may involve running reports or using tools provided by SAP for data synchronization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the mapping and access both the ERP and CRM systems.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner management, MK01 for vendor creation, and CRMD_ORDER for CRM order management.
  Integration Tools: Understand the tools and methods used for integrating SAP ERP and CRM, such as middleware solutions or direct RFC connections.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional support and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure proper mapping between the ERP vendor and the CRM Business Partner.