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

/SRMSMC/CRT_BL004 - Overview

• 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