How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION047 - Supplier &1: mapping for contact &2 (system &3) already exists (cont. &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Supplier &1: mapping for contact &2 (system &3) already exists (cont. &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION047 - Supplier &1: mapping for contact &2 (system &3) already exists (cont. &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION047 indicates that there is a conflict in the mapping of a supplier's contact information during the replication process. This error typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when trying to replicate supplier data from one system to another, such as from an ERP system to an SRM system.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is already an existing mapping for the specified contact in the target system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The contact information for the supplier already exists in the target system, leading to a conflict when trying to replicate the same contact.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source and target systems, causing the replication process to fail.
  Previous Replication Attempts: If there were previous attempts to replicate the same supplier or contact, and they were not cleaned up properly, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings: 
  
  Go to the target system and check if the contact already exists. You can do this by searching for the supplier and its contacts in the relevant transaction or table.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the contact already exists and is correct, you may need to update the existing entry instead of trying to replicate it again.
  If the existing entry is incorrect or outdated, consider deleting it before attempting the replication again.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries in the source system as well. Clean up any duplicates before attempting to replicate again.
  
  
  
  Review Replication Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the replication process to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it can handle existing mappings appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review the logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what went wrong during the replication process.
  
  
  
  Retry Replication:
  
  After addressing the issues, try to replicate the supplier data again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SLG1 (Application Log) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Supplier Relationship Management and data replication for best practices and guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.