How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION085 - Supplier &1: grouping for internal number assignment missing (TBC001)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Supplier &1: grouping for internal number assignment missing (TBC001)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION085 - Supplier &1: grouping for internal number assignment missing (TBC001) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION085 indicates that there is a problem with the internal number assignment for a supplier in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the grouping for internal number assignment is missing for the supplier indicated by &1. This typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when dealing with supplier data replication between systems.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The number range object for the supplier is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the internal number assignment for suppliers may not be set up correctly.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are replicating supplier data from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data being sent or received.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to suppliers (often it is TBC001 for supplier numbers).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are valid intervals set up.
  
  
  
  Define Number Range:
  
  If the number range is missing, you will need to create it.
  In transaction SNRO, create a new number range for the supplier if it does not exist.
  Make sure to assign the correct intervals and ensure that the number range is active.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Supplier Relationship Management and check the settings for number assignment.
  Ensure that the grouping for internal number assignment is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Replication Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during data replication, check the settings in the middleware (like SAP PI/PO) or the relevant replication settings in SRM.
  Ensure that the data being sent from the source system is complete and correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or replication of the supplier again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  BP: Business Partner (for supplier management)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and supplier configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the missing grouping for internal number assignment for the supplier.