How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION060 - Cannot create mapping between contact &1 (existing) and &2 (new)

/SRMSMC/REPLICATION060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Cannot create mapping between contact &1 (existing) and &2 (new)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION060 - Cannot create mapping between contact &1 (existing) and &2 (new) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION060 indicates that there is an issue with creating a mapping between two contact records during a replication process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar systems where contact information is synchronized between different systems or modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is a conflict or inconsistency in the contact data being processed. The specific reasons for this error can include:
  
  Duplicate Contacts: The existing contact (&1) already has a mapping that conflicts with the new contact (&2).
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the contact records, such as missing required fields or invalid data formats.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of new mappings under certain conditions.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to create the mapping may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  
  
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