How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION011 - Invalid industry sector &1 removed from supplier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Invalid industry sector &1 removed from supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION011 - Invalid industry sector &1 removed from supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION011 Invalid industry sector &1 removed from supplier &2 typically occurs in the context of supplier data replication in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when integrating with other systems like SAP ERP. This error indicates that the industry sector specified for a supplier is not valid or recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Industry Sector: The industry sector code specified for the supplier does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being replicated, such as missing or incorrect mappings between the source and target systems.
  Configuration Issues: The industry sectors may not be properly defined in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Sector Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining industry sectors and ensure that the sector in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Supplier Data:
  
  Review the supplier data in the source system to ensure that the industry sector assigned to the supplier is valid and exists in the target system.
  If the supplier data is being replicated from another system (like SAP ERP), ensure that the industry sector mapping is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Update Supplier Data:
  
  If the industry sector is indeed invalid, you may need to update the supplier record to assign a valid industry sector.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to modify the supplier's details.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Replication Issues:
  
  If the error occurs during data replication, check the replication settings and logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context.
  Ensure that the replication process is correctly configured and that all necessary data is being transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to supplier replication and industry sector configuration for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP (Business Partner) for managing supplier data.
  SPRO for accessing the customizing settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the invalid industry sector and ensuring proper configuration and data consistency, you should be able to resolve the error message.