How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT013 - To create a new contact person, the company's address GUID is needed


/SRMSMC/CONTACT013 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

  • Message number: 013

  • Message text: To create a new contact person, the company's address GUID is needed

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT013 - To create a new contact person, the company's address GUID is needed ?
    The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT013 indicates that when trying to create a new contact person, the system requires the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) of the company's address. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where contact management is involved.
    
    Cause: The error occurs because the system cannot find the necessary GUID for the company's address in the database. This can happen due to several reasons: The company address has not been created or is not properly maintained in the system. There may be a configuration issue where the address data is not linked correctly to the company. The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the address data.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Company Address: Ensure that the company address has been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and

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