How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION082 - Supplier &1: account group is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Supplier &1: account group is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION082 - Supplier &1: account group is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION082 indicates that there is an issue with the supplier data in the system, specifically that the account group for the supplier is missing. This error typically arises during the replication of supplier data from one system to another, such as from a backend ERP system to the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the supplier master data being replicated does not have an associated account group. The account group is essential as it defines the characteristics of the supplier, such as the number range for the supplier numbers, field selection, and other attributes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in the backend system (e.g., SAP ERP).
  Verify if the supplier in question has an account group assigned. You can do this by navigating to the supplier's details in the relevant transaction (e.g., XK03 for displaying vendor data).
  
  
  
  Assign an Account Group:
  
  If the account group is missing, you will need to assign a valid account group to the supplier. This can be done by editing the supplier master data (e.g., using transaction XK02 for changing vendor data).
  Ensure that the account group is appropriate for the type of supplier you are dealing with.
  
  
  
  Replication Settings:
  
  Check the replication settings in the SRM system to ensure that the correct account groups are being replicated.
  Make sure that the necessary configurations for supplier replication are in place.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Replication:
  
  After correcting the supplier master data, re-run the replication process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP environment, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard replication process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  /SRMSMC/REPLICATION: Transaction for managing supplier replication.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Supplier Master Data Management and Replication processes for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the supplier master data is complete and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully replicate supplier data.