How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING013 - Supplier mapping: no supplier exists for receiver vendor ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Supplier mapping: no supplier exists for receiver vendor ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING013 - Supplier mapping: no supplier exists for receiver vendor ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING013 indicates that there is an issue with supplier mapping in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, it means that the system could not find a corresponding supplier for the specified receiver vendor ID.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Mapping: The most common cause is that there is no supplier mapping defined for the given vendor ID in the system.
  Incorrect Vendor ID: The vendor ID provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the SRM system and the backend ERP system (like SAP ECC or S/4HANA).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SRM system that prevent proper mapping of suppliers to vendors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Mapping:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING in the SRM system.
  Verify if the supplier mapping exists for the specified vendor ID. If it does not exist, you will need to create a mapping.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Mapping:
  
  If the mapping is missing, create a new supplier mapping for the vendor ID.
  Ensure that the supplier is correctly defined in the system and that all necessary details are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor ID:
  
  Double-check the vendor ID you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  You can use transaction codes like MK03 (Display Vendor) in the backend ERP system to verify the vendor details.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there are synchronization issues, ensure that the data between the SRM and the backend system is up to date.
  You may need to run the relevant synchronization jobs or check for any errors in the data transfer process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SRM system related to supplier mapping and vendor management.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for proper 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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING, MK03, and others that may help in managing vendor and supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure proper supplier mapping in your SAP SRM system.