How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING019 - Contact mapping (line &1): no bus. prt. exists for receiver partner ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Contact mapping (line &1): no bus. prt. exists for receiver partner ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING019 - Contact mapping (line &1): no bus. prt. exists for receiver partner ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING019 indicates that there is an issue with the contact mapping in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the error message states that there is no business partner (BP) associated with the receiver partner ID specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The most common cause of this error is that the business partner (BP) for the specified receiver partner ID does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Partner ID: The partner ID provided may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SRM and ERP).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for partner mapping may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in SAP and check if the business partner corresponding to the receiver partner ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create the business partner.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner ID:
  
  Ensure that the partner ID you are using is correct. Cross-check it against the expected values in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create it using the transaction code BP.
  Ensure that all necessary roles and data are assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for partner mapping in the SRM system. Ensure that the mapping between the business partners and the partner IDs is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are working in a landscape with multiple systems (e.g., SRM and ERP), ensure that data synchronization processes are running correctly and that the business partner data is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to business partner mapping in SRM for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to check for any related workflow issues)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING019 and ensure that the contact mapping is correctly configured in your SAP SRM system.