How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION113 - Supplier with same Dun and Bradstreet no. already exists (partner: &1)

/SRMSMC/REPLICATION113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Supplier with same Dun and Bradstreet no. already exists (partner: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION113 - Supplier with same Dun and Bradstreet no. already exists (partner: &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION113 indicates that there is an attempt to create or replicate a supplier in the system, but a supplier with the same Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) number already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of supplier management and data replication processes within SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Supplier Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate entry for a supplier based on the D&B number, which is a unique identifier for businesses.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are replicating supplier data from an external system (like SAP ERP or another source), it may be that the same supplier is being replicated multiple times.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect D&B numbers or misconfigured settings that allow duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Suppliers: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MK03 (Display