How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION003 - Supplier &1: GUID missing for contact person &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Supplier &1: GUID missing for contact person &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION003 - Supplier &1: GUID missing for contact person &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION003 indicates that there is a missing GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for a contact person in the Supplier Management module. This error typically arises during the integration process between SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and other systems, such as SAP ERP or third-party applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The contact person data for the supplier is incomplete or not properly maintained in the system. Specifically, the GUID for the contact person is missing.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer between systems, leading to incomplete or missing information.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the integration setup can lead to this error.
  Data Synchronization Problems: If the data has not been synchronized properly between the systems, it can result in missing GUIDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contact Person Data:
  
  Navigate to the supplier master data in SAP SRM.
  Verify that the contact person is correctly defined and that all required fields, including the GUID, are populated.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing GUID:
  
  If the GUID is missing, you may need to create or update the contact person record to ensure that the GUID is generated and assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Settings:
  
  Check the integration settings between SAP SRM and the connected systems (like SAP ERP).
  Ensure that the mapping of fields is correctly configured and that the GUIDs are being transferred properly.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect that data synchronization is an issue, you may need to run synchronization jobs or processes to ensure that all relevant data is up to date across systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SRM you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage and check the details of suppliers and their contact persons.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Integration Framework: Familiarize yourself with the integration framework being used (e.g., SAP PI/PO, SAP Cloud Platform Integration) to understand how data is exchanged between systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.