How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION016 - Error while assigning supplier &1 to vendor group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error while assigning supplier &1 to vendor group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION016 - Error while assigning supplier &1 to vendor group &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION016 indicates that there is an issue when trying to assign a supplier to a vendor group. This error typically arises in the context of the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when integrating with the SAP ERP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Vendor Group: The vendor group specified may not exist or may not be valid in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the assignment may not have the necessary authorizations to assign suppliers to vendor groups.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the supplier or vendor group, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for the vendor groups or supplier assignments may not be set up correctly.
  Integration Issues: If there are issues with the integration between SRM and ERP, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you