How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUP_MAPPING002 - Supplier mapping: external IDs missing (record &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUP_MAPPING -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Supplier mapping: external IDs missing (record &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUP_MAPPING002 - Supplier mapping: external IDs missing (record &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUP_MAPPING002 indicates that there is an issue with supplier mapping in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, it points out that external IDs are missing for a particular record, which is identified by the placeholder &1.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing External ID: The supplier record in the SRM system does not have an associated external ID, which is necessary for mapping the supplier to an external system (like an ERP system).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the SRM and the external system, leading to missing or incorrect external IDs.
  
  Configuration Issues: The mapping configuration between the SRM and the external system may not be set up correctly, resulting in the inability to retrieve or assign external IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Records:
  
  Go to the supplier master data in the SRM