How To Fix SRM_REGISTRY199 - Service provider type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_REGISTRY - Registry Maintenance

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Service provider type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY199 - Service provider type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRM_REGISTRY199 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a service provider type that is specified in the configuration or during the execution of a process in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a service or during integration scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified service provider type may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Service Provider Type: The service provider type referenced in the transaction or configuration may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service provider type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP SRM and verify that the service provider type exists.
  Ensure that the service provider type is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Provider Type:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the service provider type in the transaction or configuration where the error occurs.
  If you are using a custom service provider type, ensure that it has been properly created and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported successfully.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually create the service provider type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the service provider type.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user and make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific service provider type you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for checking database tables related to service provider types.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRM_REGISTRY199 error in your SAP SRM system.