How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT059 - User &1 not assigned to a contact person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: User &1 not assigned to a contact person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT059 - User &1 not assigned to a contact person ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT059 User &1 not assigned to a contact person typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when a user tries to perform an action that requires them to be assigned as a contact person for a specific supplier or business partner.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the user (represented by &1) is not assigned as a contact person for the relevant supplier or business partner in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The user has not been assigned the necessary role or authorization in the system.
  The user is not listed as a contact person for the specific supplier or business partner in the SRM system.
  There may be a configuration issue or data inconsistency in the SRM setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the relevant supplier or business partner.
  Check the "Contact Persons" tab to see if the user is listed as a contact person.
  
  
  
  Assign User as Contact Person:
  
  If the user is not listed, you can add them as a contact person:
  
  Select the supplier or business partner.
  Click on the "Contact Persons" tab.
  Add the user by entering their user ID and relevant details.
  
  
  
  
  
  Role and Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to act as a contact person. This can be checked in the user profile using transaction code SU01.
  If necessary, assign the appropriate roles to the user.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any data inconsistencies or configuration issues in the SRM system. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or technical team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to SRM contact person assignments for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles assigned in the SAP system to perform the required actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user is properly assigned as a contact person in the SAP SRM system.