How To Fix /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG021 - Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG021 - Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/BP_UI_MSG021 Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid contact person ID in the specified number range. This can occur in the context of Business Partner (BP) management, particularly when creating or managing contact persons in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or other related modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contact Person ID: The contact person ID being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for contact persons may not be properly configured or may not be active.
  Deactivated Number Range: The number range assigned to the contact person ID may be deactivated or not assigned to the relevant object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create contact persons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Contact Person ID: Verify that the contact person ID you are trying to use is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object for contact persons (usually something like BUPA or similar).
  Check if the number range is defined and active.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly assigned to the relevant business partner category.
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  If the number range is not defined, you may need to create a new number range or adjust the existing one.
  Ensure that the number range is set to allow for the creation of new contact persons.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage contact persons. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further troubleshooting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO - Number Range Object Maintenance
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the contact person ID and number range configuration in your SAP system.