How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION040 - Error while creating control data set for supplier &1

/SRMSMC/INTEGRATION040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Error while creating control data set for supplier &1

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/SRMSMC/INTEGRATION040 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION040 typically indicates an issue encountered while creating a control data set for a supplier in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the supplier master data that is required for creating the control data set.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SRM system or in the integration settings between SRM and other SAP modules (like ERP) can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the control data set may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or system performance, that prevent the control data set from being created.
  Integration Problems: If the supplier data is being pulled from an external