How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT006 - Contact person ID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Contact person ID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT006 - Contact person ID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT006 Contact person ID &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is unable to find a contact person associated with a specific ID. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or updating a supplier or a purchasing document.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Contact ID: The contact person ID specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the contact person being deleted or not properly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the contact person data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to link contact persons with suppliers or other entities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Contact Person ID: Check the contact person ID you are using. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and searching for the contact person.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Contact Person: If the contact person does not exist, you may need to create a new contact person in the system.
  
  Use the transaction code BP to create or maintain business partners, including contact persons.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that the data related to the contact person is consistent and correctly maintained. Look for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contact person data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to review the configuration settings related to contact persons and suppliers.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes or patches. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), and ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing business partners and contact persons.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the contact person ID is correctly recognized in the system.