How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING008 - Supplier mapping: specify the sender system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Supplier mapping: specify the sender system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING008 - Supplier mapping: specify the sender system ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING008 indicates that there is an issue with the supplier mapping process in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the error message states: "Supplier mapping: specify the sender system." This typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the sender system for the supplier mapping process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sender System Configuration: The sender system (which could be an ERP system or another source) is not properly configured or specified in the mapping settings.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Data: The data being processed may lack necessary information regarding the sender system.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the SRM system and the sender system, leading to the inability to identify the sender.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the mapping may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sender system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for supplier mapping in the SRM system.
  Ensure that the sender system is correctly defined and configured.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping Settings:
  
  Verify that the mapping settings include the necessary details about the sender system.
  Ensure that the mapping is set up to recognize the sender system from which the supplier data is coming.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data being processed for completeness. Ensure that all required fields, including sender system information, are populated.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  If applicable, check the integration settings between the SRM and the sender system (e.g., SAP ERP).
  Ensure that the connection is active and that there are no communication issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Review:
  
  Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the sender system and perform the mapping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to supplier mapping and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SLG1 (Application Log) to check logs and details related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING008 error message in your SAP system.