How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION115 - Supplier with same e-mail address already exists (partner: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Supplier with same e-mail address already exists (partner: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION115 - Supplier with same e-mail address already exists (partner: &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION115 indicates that there is an attempt to create or replicate a supplier in the system, but a supplier with the same email address already exists. This is a common issue in systems that manage supplier data, especially when integrating or replicating data from different sources.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Email Address: The primary cause of this error is that the email address being used for the new supplier is already associated with an existing supplier in the system.
  Data Replication Issues: If you are replicating data from another system (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), it may contain duplicate entries.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a manual entry error where the same email address was entered for multiple suppliers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Suppliers: 
  
  Use the supplier management transaction (like BP for Business Partner) to search for existing suppliers with the same email address. 
  If you find a supplier with the same email, you may need to either update that supplier's information or use a different email address for the new supplier.
  
  
  
  Modify the Email Address: 
  
  If the email address is not critical for the new supplier, consider using a different email address that does not conflict with existing records.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: 
  
  If you are dealing with a large dataset, consider performing a data cleansing operation to identify and resolve duplicates before attempting replication again.
  
  
  
  Review Replication Settings: 
  
  If this error occurs during data replication, review the settings and mappings to ensure that they are correctly configured to handle duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to supplier replication for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), MK01 (Create Vendor), and MK02 (Change Vendor) to manage supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Governance: Implement data governance practices to prevent duplicate entries in the future, such as validation rules during data entry or integration processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your supplier data remains consistent and accurate.