How To Fix /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION138 - Supplier &1: several duplicates exist; upload supplier &2 from &3


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION -

  • Message number: 138

  • Message text: Supplier &1: several duplicates exist; upload supplier &2 from &3

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION138 - Supplier &1: several duplicates exist; upload supplier &2 from &3 ?
    The SAP error message /SRMSMC/INTEGRATION138 indicates that there are multiple duplicate supplier records in the system. This error typically occurs during the integration process when trying to upload supplier data, and it signifies that the system has found more than one existing supplier record that matches the criteria for the supplier being uploaded.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Supplier Records: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple supplier records in the SAP system that match the supplier being uploaded. This can happen due to: Manual entry errors where the same supplier is entered multiple times. Data migration issues where the same supplier data is imported more than once. Inconsistent data formats or identifiers that lead to misidentification of unique suppliers.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MK03 (Display Vendor) to search for existing supplier records that match the supplier being uploaded. Check the supplier's

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