How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION018 - Supplier &1: Only one purchasing organization can remain empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Supplier &1: Only one purchasing organization can remain empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION018 - Supplier &1: Only one purchasing organization can remain empty ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of supplier data in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the error states that only one purchasing organization can remain empty for a supplier. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a supplier and there are multiple purchasing organizations associated with that supplier, but one or more of them are not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Purchasing Organizations: The supplier is linked to multiple purchasing organizations, and at least one of them is not assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the supplier master data where the purchasing organization fields are not filled out as required.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data being sent from the SRM to the backend system (like SAP ERP).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in the SRM system.
  Verify the purchasing organizations assigned to the supplier.
  Ensure that at least one purchasing organization is filled out and that only one can be left empty.
  
  
  
  Update Purchasing Organizations:
  
  If you find that multiple purchasing organizations are linked to the supplier, ensure that at least one of them has valid data.
  If necessary, fill in the missing purchasing organization details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for supplier data in the SRM system.
  Ensure that the settings allow for the correct assignment of purchasing organizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the supplier data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), ensure that the data is consistent and correctly formatted.
  You may need to run a data consistency check or validation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to supplier master data and purchasing organization configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to supplier data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your supplier data is correctly configured in the SAP system.