How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL051 - Mapping of supplier &1 failed

/SRMSMC/CMN_BL051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Mapping of supplier &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL051 - Mapping of supplier &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL051 Mapping of supplier &1 failed typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with mapping a supplier to a specific system or data structure. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Supplier Data: The supplier data may be incomplete or incorrectly formatted, leading to mapping failures.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to supplier mapping in the SRM system.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during data transfer between systems (e.g., between SRM and ERP) can lead to mapping failures.
  Inconsistent Data: If the supplier data in the SRM system does not match the data in the backend system (like SAP ERP), it can cause mapping issues.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user or system trying to perform the mapping can also lead to this