How To Fix /SRMSMC/REPLICATION190 - External numbers requested, but no ext. grouping exists for system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/REPLICATION -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: External numbers requested, but no ext. grouping exists for system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION190 - External numbers requested, but no ext. grouping exists for system &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION190 indicates that there is an issue with external number assignment in the context of system replication, particularly in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. The message states that external numbers were requested, but there is no external grouping defined for the specified system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing External Grouping: The system is trying to replicate data that requires an external number assignment, but the necessary external grouping configuration is not set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to external number assignment in the SRM system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to look for an external grouping that does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check External Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section for SRM and check the configuration for external number assignment.
  Ensure that the external grouping is defined for the system in question. You may need to create or adjust the external grouping settings.
  
  
  
  Define External Number Ranges:
  
  If external number ranges are not defined, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you check the external grouping.
  Make sure that the external number ranges are correctly assigned to the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Verify that the system settings for replication and external number assignment are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the system is properly connected and that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring external number assignments in your version of SRM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test replication to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SM37 (for checking job logs), and SLG1 (for application logs) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SRMSMC/REPLICATION190 and ensure that external number assignments are correctly configured in your SAP SRM system.