How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION005 - Invalid partner role &1 removed from contact person &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid partner role &1 removed from contact person &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION005 - Invalid partner role &1 removed from contact person &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION005 Invalid partner role &1 removed from contact person &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the partner roles assigned to a contact person in the system. This error indicates that the system has detected an invalid partner role for a specific contact person and has removed it.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Partner Role: The partner role specified in the error message (&1) is not recognized or is not valid in the context of the contact person (&2). This could be due to:
  
  The partner role not being defined in the system.
  The partner role being deactivated or deleted.
  A mismatch between the partner role and the contact person’s configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the contact person or the partner roles.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for partner roles in the system may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Role Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner roles in the SAP system.
  Verify that the partner role mentioned in the error message is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Contact Person Data:
  
  Check the details of the contact person (&2) to ensure that the partner roles assigned to them are valid.
  If necessary, update the contact person’s data to remove or correct the invalid partner role.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review and edit the business partner data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to partner roles and contact persons for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the replication process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, and SLG1 for checking application logs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.