How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION043 - Cannot create mapping between supplier &1 (existing) and &2 (new)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Cannot create mapping between supplier &1 (existing) and &2 (new)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION043 - Cannot create mapping between supplier &1 (existing) and &2 (new) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION043 indicates that there is an issue with creating a mapping between an existing supplier and a new supplier in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises during the integration process when there is an attempt to link or map suppliers that have conflicting or duplicate entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Supplier Entries: The error often occurs when there are duplicate entries for the supplier in the system. This can happen if the same supplier is being imported or created multiple times.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the supplier data, such as different identifiers or attributes that prevent the system from establishing a clear mapping.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SRM or the integration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to mapping failures.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data in the source system (like ERP) does not match the expected format or