How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER001 - Parnter ID or partner GUID is required for display/change mode

/SRMSMC/SUPPLIER001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Parnter ID or partner GUID is required for display/change mode

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/SRMSMC/SUPPLIER001 - Details

• The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER001 Partner ID or partner GUID is required for display/change mode typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when trying to access or modify supplier data without providing the necessary identifiers. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner ID or GUID: The error indicates that the system requires either a Partner ID or a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) to identify the supplier record you are trying to access. If these identifiers are not provided, the system cannot retrieve the necessary data.
  Incorrect Navigation: The error may also occur if you are navigating to a supplier record without selecting a specific supplier first.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or change supplier data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide Required Identifiers:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid Partner ID or GUID when trying to