How To Fix /SRMSMC/MDG_SUPPLIER006 - Error while reading relationship data of supplier &1 and contact pers. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/MDG_SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error while reading relationship data of supplier &1 and contact pers. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/MDG_SUPPLIER006 - Error while reading relationship data of supplier &1 and contact pers. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/MDG_SUPPLIER006 indicates that there is an issue while reading the relationship data between a supplier and a contact person in the Master Data Governance (MDG) module. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is a problem with the data integrity or configuration related to the supplier and contact person relationships.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the supplier or contact person records.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for managing supplier and contact relationships may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the relationship data.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify that both the supplier and contact person records exist and are active.
  Ensure that the relationships between the supplier and contact person are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for supplier and contact person relationships in the MDG system.
  Ensure that the necessary relationship types are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to view and manage supplier and contact person data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify where the error occurs.
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Data Model Review:
  
  Review the data model used for suppliers and contact persons to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check the details of the supplier and contact person.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings related to business partners and relationships.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SRMSMC/MDG_SUPPLIER006.