How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING026 - Mapping of vendor &1 to SAP SLC supplier &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Mapping of vendor &1 to SAP SLC supplier &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING026 - Mapping of vendor &1 to SAP SLC supplier &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_MAPPING026 indicates that there is an attempt to map a vendor to a supplier in the SAP Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLC) system, but the mapping already exists. This typically occurs during the process of integrating or synchronizing vendor data between different systems or modules within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Mapping: The vendor you are trying to map to the supplier already has an existing mapping in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an attempt to create a mapping that is already present due to a manual entry or a data import process.
  System Configuration: There might be a configuration issue in the mapping process that does not allow for duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or relevant reports to check the existing mappings between vendors and suppliers.
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