How To Fix /SRMSMC/ADDRESS004 - Error while reading address data: address GUID &1

/SRMSMC/ADDRESS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/ADDRESS -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Error while reading address data: address GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/ADDRESS004 - Error while reading address data: address GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/ADDRESS004 indicates that there is an issue with reading address data, specifically related to an address GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where address data is crucial for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Address GUID: The address GUID provided may not exist in the database, leading to the error when the system attempts to retrieve address data.
  Data Corruption: There may be corruption in the address data or related tables, causing the system to fail when trying to read the address.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the address data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the SRM system that affect how address data is stored or retrieved.
  Integration Issues: If the address data is being pulled from an external system, there may be issues with the integration or data transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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