How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING012 - Supplier mapping: invalid receiver vendor ID &1 passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Supplier mapping: invalid receiver vendor ID &1 passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING012 - Supplier mapping: invalid receiver vendor ID &1 passed ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING012 indicates that there is an issue with the supplier mapping process, specifically that an invalid receiver vendor ID has been passed. This error typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or Business Partner (BP) management.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Vendor ID: The vendor ID being referenced does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mismatch in the mapping configuration between the supplier and the vendor.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the SRM and the backend ERP system (like SAP ECC or S/4HANA).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the vendor data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Vendor ID: Check the vendor ID being passed in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is active. You can do this by navigating to the vendor master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., XK03 for vendor display).
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration: Review the mapping configuration in the SRM system to ensure that the supplier is correctly mapped to the vendor. This can be done in the transaction for managing supplier/vendor mappings.
  
  
  Data Synchronization: Ensure that the data between the SRM and the backend system is synchronized. You may need to run a synchronization job or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage vendor data. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to supplier mapping and vendor management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  BP for Business Partner management.
  XK03 for displaying vendor master data.
  SLG1 for checking application logs related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING012 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.