How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION112 - Contact person with same name already exists (partner: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Contact person with same name already exists (partner: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION112 - Contact person with same name already exists (partner: &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION112 indicates that there is an attempt to create or replicate a contact person in the system, but a contact person with the same name already exists for the specified partner. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data replication processes or when manually creating a contact person in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate entry for a contact person with the same name associated with the specified partner.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are replicating data from another system (like an external CRM or ERP), it may be trying to create a contact person that already exists in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Data: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being sent for replication, leading to the creation of duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Contact Persons: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and search for existing contact persons associated with the partner. Verify if the contact person already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate:
  
  If a duplicate exists, you can either modify the existing contact person or delete it if it is not needed. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Replication:
  
  If the error occurs during data replication, check the source system for duplicates and ensure that the data being sent to SAP is clean and does not contain duplicates.
  You may need to adjust the replication settings or mappings to prevent duplicates from being created.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers:
  
  If possible, use unique identifiers (like email addresses or IDs) for contact persons to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SLG1 (Application Log) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and prevent it from occurring in the future.