How To Fix /SRMSMC/CRT_BL004 - Certificate type &1 does not exist on the sell side

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CRT_BL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Certificate type &1 does not exist on the sell side

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CRT_BL004 - Certificate type &1 does not exist on the sell side ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CRT_BL004 Certificate type &1 does not exist on the sell side typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of certificate types in the system. This error indicates that the specified certificate type (represented by &1) is not defined or does not exist in the system for the sell-side configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Certificate Type: The specified certificate type has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the sell-side certificate types.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the buy-side and sell-side configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for certificate types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the certificate type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Certificate Type:
  
  If the certificate type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and create the necessary certificate type.
  
  
  
  Verify Sell-Side Settings:
  
  Check the sell-side settings in the SRM system to ensure that they are correctly aligned with the buy-side settings.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place for the sell-side to recognize the certificate type.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to certificate types in SRM for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigator.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to certificate types and SRM errors for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights 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 necessary certificate types are correctly configured in your SAP SRM system.