How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION147 - Supplier &1 does not exist in system &2 (sender system &3, supplier &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Supplier &1 does not exist in system &2 (sender system &3, supplier &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION147 - Supplier &1 does not exist in system &2 (sender system &3, supplier &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION147 indicates that there is an issue with the replication of supplier data between systems in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) environment. Specifically, the error states that a supplier identified by &1 does not exist in the target system &2, which is being referenced from the sender system &3 and the supplier &4.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The supplier with the specified ID does not exist in the target system. This could be due to:
  
  The supplier not being created in the target system.
  The supplier being deleted or archived in the target system.
  A mismatch in the supplier ID between the sender and target systems.
  
  
  
  Replication Issues: There may be issues with the replication setup or configuration, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the replication model.
  Network issues preventing data transfer.
  Authorization issues that prevent the replication process from accessing the supplier data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the sender and target systems, leading to the inability to find the supplier.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Existence: Verify if the supplier with ID &1 exists in the target system &2. You can do this by:
  
  Logging into the target system and checking the supplier master data.
  Using transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to search for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Supplier: If the supplier does not exist in the target system:
  
  Create the supplier in the target system if it is a new supplier.
  If the supplier should exist but is missing, investigate why it was not replicated and consider re-triggering the replication process.
  
  
  
  Check Replication Configuration: Review the replication settings and configurations:
  
  Ensure that the replication model is correctly set up.
  Check for any errors in the replication logs that might indicate issues with the replication process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user performing the replication has the necessary authorizations to access and replicate supplier data.
  
  
  Monitor and Troubleshoot: Use transaction codes like /SRMSMC/REPL_LOG to monitor replication logs for any additional errors or warnings that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  BP for Business Partner management.
  /SRMSMC/REPL_LOG for checking replication logs.
  SLG1 for application log analysis.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for SRM and replication processes to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to replication errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.