How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING018 - Contact mapping (line &1): invalid receiver contact ID &2 passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Contact mapping (line &1): invalid receiver contact ID &2 passed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING018 - Contact mapping (line &1): invalid receiver contact ID &2 passed ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING018 indicates an issue with contact mapping in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. Specifically, it suggests that an invalid receiver contact ID has been passed during the mapping process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contact ID: The contact ID specified in the mapping process does not exist in the system or is not correctly formatted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sender and receiver systems, leading to the inability to map the contact correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues in the SRM system that prevent proper mapping of contacts.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the mapping may not have the necessary authorizations to access the contact data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Contact ID: Check the contact ID mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly formatted.
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for the contact ID.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the data in both the sender and receiver systems is consistent. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect entries in the business partner data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Look into the configuration settings related to contact mapping in the SRM system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access and map the contact data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to contact mapping in SRM for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging to trace the process and identify where the mapping fails.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and SLG1 for application log analysis.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.