How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION078 - Maintain exactly one sell-side and one buy-side system (/srmsmc/d_syschr)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Maintain exactly one sell-side and one buy-side system (/srmsmc/d_syschr)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION078 - Maintain exactly one sell-side and one buy-side system (/srmsmc/d_syschr) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION078 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the integration between the sell-side and buy-side systems in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error typically arises when the system detects that there are either multiple sell-side or multiple buy-side systems configured, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Configurations: The error occurs when there are multiple sell-side or buy-side systems defined in the configuration. The system requires exactly one of each to function correctly.
  Incorrect System Setup: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings where the integration parameters are not set up as expected.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that define the relationships between the systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that there is exactly one sell-side and one buy-side system configured in the SRM system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for SRM integration settings.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Look for the settings related to the integration of sell-side and buy-side systems.
  Verify the entries for both sell-side and buy-side systems.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Configuration:
  
  If you find multiple entries for either the sell-side or buy-side systems, you will need to delete or deactivate the extra entries.
  Ensure that only one sell-side and one buy-side system is active.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Integration:
  
  After making the changes, test the integration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the systems are communicating correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring SRM integration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in SRM integration.
  
  By ensuring that the configuration adheres to the requirement of having exactly one sell-side and one buy-side system, you should be able to resolve the error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION078.