How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION160 - Vendor &1: identical phone number belongs to supplier &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Vendor &1: identical phone number belongs to supplier &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION160 - Vendor &1: identical phone number belongs to supplier &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION160 indicates that there is a conflict in the vendor master data due to identical phone numbers being associated with different suppliers. Specifically, the error message states that a phone number that is being assigned to a new vendor already exists for another vendor in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Phone Numbers: The primary cause of this error is that the phone number you are trying to assign to a new vendor is already linked to an existing vendor (supplier) in the SAP system.
  Data Replication Issues: This can occur during data replication processes, where vendor data is being synchronized between different systems (e.g., from a legacy system to SAP or between different SAP systems).
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to duplicate phone numbers being assigned to different vendors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Vendors: 
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MK03 (Display Vendor) to search for the existing vendor that has the conflicting phone number.
  Identify the vendor (supplier) that is already using the phone number.
  
  
  
  Modify Phone Number:
  
  If the phone number is not critical for the existing vendor, consider changing the phone number for the existing vendor to a different one.
  If the phone number is critical, you may need to assign a different phone number to the new vendor you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Review your vendor master data for any inconsistencies or duplicates. Clean up any unnecessary duplicates or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult with Data Governance:
  
  If your organization has a data governance team, consult with them to ensure that vendor data is managed properly and to prevent future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Replication Settings:
  
  If this issue arises during data replication, check the replication settings and ensure that the data being replicated does not contain duplicates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners, MK01 for creating vendors, and MK02 for changing vendor data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to vendor master data replication and management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on vendor master data management to understand best practices and guidelines for maintaining vendor information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your vendor master data is accurate and free of conflicts.