How To Fix SRM_REGISTRY013 - Service provider already exists

SRM_REGISTRY013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_REGISTRY - Registry Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Service provider already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY013 - Service provider already exists ?

  The SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY013: Service provider already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an attempt to register a service provider that already exists in the system. This can happen during the registration process of a service provider in the SRM system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the service provider you are trying to register has already been registered in the system. This could be due to a previous registration attempt that was successful or an error in the registration process that did not properly notify the user.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being submitted for registration, leading the system to believe that the service provider is already present.
  Incorrect Identification: The identification details (like the service provider ID or other unique identifiers) being used may not be unique or may have been