How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT004 - You must enter a supplier before you can create a contact person

/SRMSMC/CONTACT004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You must enter a supplier before you can create a contact person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT004 - You must enter a supplier before you can create a contact person ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT004 indicates that you are trying to create a contact person in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module without having a supplier selected or entered. This error typically occurs when the system requires a supplier to be defined before you can associate a contact person with that supplier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Information: The most common cause of this error is that the supplier information has not been entered or selected in the system.
  Incorrect Navigation: You may be in the wrong transaction or screen where the supplier context is not set.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select suppliers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Supplier:
  
  Before creating a contact person, ensure that you have selected or entered a valid supplier in the relevant field. This is usually done in the supplier selection screen or during the creation of a