How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION164 - Registration: Inserting supplier &1 into table /SRMSMC/D_SUPREG failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Registration: Inserting supplier &1 into table /SRMSMC/D_SUPREG failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION164 - Registration: Inserting supplier &1 into table /SRMSMC/D_SUPREG failed ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION164 indicates that there was a failure in inserting a supplier into the table /SRMSMC/D_SUPREG. This error typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and can be related to various issues. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being inserted may violate constraints such as primary key or unique constraints in the /SRMSMC/D_SUPREG table.
  Missing Required Fields: Required fields for the supplier registration may not be populated correctly.
  Database Locking: There may be a lock on the database table that prevents the insertion of new records.
  Authorization Issues: The user performing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to insert data into the table.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the SRM system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Validity: Review the data being inserted for any inconsistencies or violations of constraints. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs and system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into the specific cause of the failure.
  Database Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the table and resolve them if necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operation. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Re-run the Process: If the issue was temporary (e.g., a transient database issue), try re-running the supplier registration process.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the /SRMSMC/D_SUPREG table, and SE37 (Function Module) to check any related function modules that might be involved in the registration process.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Supplier Relationship Management to understand the expected data formats and requirements for supplier registration.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.