How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION116 - Supplier distribution has been started in the background

/SRMSMC/REPLICATION116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Supplier distribution has been started in the background

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/SRMSMC/REPLICATION116 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION116 indicates that a supplier distribution process has been initiated in the background. This message typically arises in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and can be related to the replication of supplier data from the backend system (like SAP ERP) to the SRM system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Background Process Initiation: The message indicates that a background job for supplier distribution has started. This is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message.
  Replication Issues: If the process does not complete successfully, it may indicate issues with the data being replicated, such as missing or incorrect data in the source system.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, the background job may take longer to complete, leading to confusion about whether the process is stuck or functioning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Use transaction code SM37 in the SAP GUI to check the status of the background job. Look for any