How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION163 - Supplier &1, partner &2: identical phone number belongs to contact &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Supplier &1, partner &2: identical phone number belongs to contact &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION163 - Supplier &1, partner &2: identical phone number belongs to contact &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION163 indicates that there is a conflict in the supplier data during the replication process. Specifically, it points out that the same phone number is associated with multiple contacts, which is causing a duplication issue.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A supplier (identified as &1) has multiple contacts (identified as &3) that share the same phone number.
  The system enforces a rule that requires phone numbers to be unique across contacts for a given supplier or partner (identified as &2).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Contacts:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or MK03 (Display Vendor) to view the contacts associated with the supplier.
  Check the phone numbers assigned to each contact.
  
  
  
  Modify Contact Information:
  
  If you find that multiple contacts have the same phone number, you will need to either:
  
  Change the phone number for one of the contacts to ensure uniqueness.
  Remove or deactivate one of the contacts if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Replicate Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt the replication process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the source system (if applicable) is consistent and does not have similar issues that could lead to further replication errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, MK01, MK02, and MK03 for managing business partners and vendors.
  Data Model: Understand the data model for suppliers and contacts in your SAP system to better manage relationships and attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your supplier and contact data is correctly replicated without conflicts.