How To Fix SRM_DIS005 - You can only start the circular with the corresponding process route

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_DIS - Messages from the Service Provider for Circulars

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You can only start the circular with the corresponding process route

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_DIS005 - You can only start the circular with the corresponding process route ?

  The SAP error message SRM_DIS005, which states "You can only start the circular with the corresponding process route," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the process route configuration for a circular (or circular workflow) in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Route: The error usually indicates that the process route defined for the circular does not match the expected or required process route for the specific transaction or document type you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow settings or process routes in the SRM system.
  Missing or Inactive Process Route: The process route that you are trying to use may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to initiate the circular with the specified process route.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Route Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP SRM system and verify that the process route you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the process route is assigned to the correct document type or transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Circular Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the circular you are trying to initiate. Make sure that it is configured to use the correct process route.
  
  
  
  Activate Process Route:
  
  If the process route is inactive, activate it in the system. This can usually be done through the customizing settings in the SAP SRM.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to start the circular has the necessary authorizations to do so. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring process routes and circular workflows in SRM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP SRM system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder) and SPRO (Customizing) to access workflow and process route settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SRM_DIS005 error message in your SAP SRM system.