How To Fix CRM_PROVIDER180 - Either maintain a sharing contract or a sharing group ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PROVIDER -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Either maintain a sharing contract or a sharing group ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER180 - Either maintain a sharing contract or a sharing group ID ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER180 indicates that there is an issue related to sharing contracts or sharing group IDs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a sharing contract or a sharing group ID, but neither has been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sharing Contract: The system expects a sharing contract to be defined for the business transaction you are trying to execute, but it has not been set up.
  Missing Sharing Group ID: Similar to the sharing contract, the sharing group ID is required for the operation, and it is not available in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the CRM system that are not properly set up, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to contracts or groups that are causing the system to throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain a Sharing Contract:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP CRM where you can create or maintain sharing contracts.
  Ensure that a valid sharing contract is created and associated with the relevant business partner or transaction.
  
  
  
  Maintain a Sharing Group ID:
  
  Similar to the sharing contract, check if a sharing group ID is required for the transaction.
  If necessary, create or assign a sharing group ID that meets the requirements of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP CRM system related to sharing contracts and groups.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for the creation and maintenance of sharing contracts and groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to set up sharing contracts and groups in your version of SAP CRM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that deal with contracts and groups, such as CRMD_ORDER for managing orders or CRMD_ORDERADM_H for accessing order administration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to create or maintain sharing contracts and groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to CRM_PROVIDER180 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_PROVIDER180 error and successfully maintain the necessary sharing contracts or group IDs in your SAP CRM system.