How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION002 - Standard grouping for external number assignmt missing; contact sys admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Standard grouping for external number assignmt missing; contact sys admin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION002 - Standard grouping for external number assignmt missing; contact sys admin ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION002 indicates that there is a missing standard grouping for external number assignment in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when dealing with master data replication between systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The standard grouping for external number assignment has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during system setup or changes made to the system.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are trying to replicate data from one system to another (e.g., from SAP ERP to SAP SRM), the necessary configurations for number assignment may not be in place.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for external number assignment.
  Ensure that the standard