How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION056 - Supplier &1, contact person &2: Central data of person missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Supplier &1, contact person &2: Central data of person missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION056 - Supplier &1, contact person &2: Central data of person missing ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION056 indicates that there is missing central data for a contact person associated with a supplier in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when integrating supplier data with other systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of essential information for the specified contact person of the supplier. This could include missing fields such as:
  
  Name
  Email address
  Phone number
  Address
  Other relevant personal data
  
  The system requires this information to process transactions or integrate data correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Supplier Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the supplier master data in the SAP system.
  Verify that the contact person details are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If any required fields are missing, update the contact person's information. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out.
  You can do this through transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MK01 (Create Vendor) depending on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data entered is consistent and adheres to the required formats. For example, email addresses should be valid, and phone numbers should follow the expected format.
  
  
  
  Check Integration Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during data integration (e.g., between SRM and ERP), check the integration settings and mappings to ensure that the contact person data is being transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Run Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Use any available tools or reports in SAP to check for data consistency and completeness for suppliers and their contact persons.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  MK01 - Create Vendor
  MK02 - Change Vendor
  MK03 - Display Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for information on managing supplier data and contact persons.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary data for the supplier's contact person is correctly maintained in the system.