How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION086 - Customizing for role-based vendor creation missing (table TBC002)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Customizing for role-based vendor creation missing (table TBC002)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION086 - Customizing for role-based vendor creation missing (table TBC002) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION086 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to role-based vendor creation in the SAP system. Specifically, it points to an issue with the customizing settings in table TBC002, which is used for role-based management in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The necessary entries for role-based vendor creation are not present in the TBC002 table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been done correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table TBC002:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of table TBC002.
  Verify if the necessary entries for role-based vendor creation are present. If not, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If you find that entries are missing, you can create them manually. Ensure that you have the correct role and other necessary parameters defined.
  Consult with your functional team or refer to the documentation to ensure that you are entering the correct values.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the customizing transaction for SRM (usually SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for vendor creation.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to role-based vendor creation for any specific requirements or additional steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the vendor creation has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the vendor creation process works as expected without any further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION086 and ensure that role-based vendor creation is properly configured in your SAP system.