How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION028 - Vendor &1: identical address belongs to supplier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Vendor &1: identical address belongs to supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION028 - Vendor &1: identical address belongs to supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION028 indicates that there is a conflict in the address data for a vendor in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, it means that the address you are trying to assign to a vendor already exists for another supplier. This can happen when two suppliers have identical address details, which can lead to confusion in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Address: The primary cause of this error is that the address you are trying to assign to the vendor already exists for another supplier in the system.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are replicating data from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be inconsistencies or duplicates in the address data.
  Manual Data Entry: If addresses are entered manually, there may be a chance of human error leading to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Addresses: Review the addresses of the suppliers in the system. You can do this by navigating to the supplier master data and checking the address details.
  Modify the Address: If the address is indeed identical to another supplier's address, consider modifying it slightly (if possible) to avoid the conflict.
  Merge Suppliers: If the suppliers are indeed the same and should be treated as one, consider merging the supplier records.
  Data Cleansing: Perform a data cleansing exercise to identify and resolve duplicate addresses in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific steps on how to handle address replication issues in your version of SRM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Data Replication Settings: Review the settings for data replication between your ERP and SRM systems to ensure that they are configured correctly to avoid duplicates.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to supplier data.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.