How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER063 - Business partner &1 is not a supplier (no supplier role assigned)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Business partner &1 is not a supplier (no supplier role assigned)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER063 - Business partner &1 is not a supplier (no supplier role assigned) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER063 indicates that the business partner you are trying to use is not recognized as a supplier because it does not have the necessary supplier role assigned. This error typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when working with business partners in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Supplier Role: The business partner in question does not have the supplier role assigned in the system. In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, supplier, etc.), and if the supplier role is not assigned, the system will not recognize it as a valid supplier.
  Incorrect Business Partner: The business partner ID you are using may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the business partner data is being synchronized from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer or mapping.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Enter the business partner ID that is causing the error.
  Check the roles assigned to the business partner. Ensure that the supplier role (typically FLCU00 for customers or FLVN00 for vendors) is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Supplier Role:
  
  If the supplier role is missing, you can assign it:
  
  In the Business Partner transaction, select the appropriate role (e.g., FLVN00 for suppliers).
  Fill in the necessary details and save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Business Partner Data:
  
  Ensure that the business partner ID is correct and exists in the system.
  If the business partner is supposed to be a supplier but is not set up correctly, you may need to create a new business partner with the correct roles.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If the business partner data is being synchronized from another system, check the synchronization process to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that the supplier role is being assigned as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  BP_MON: Business Partner Monitoring (to check for errors in business partner data)
  
  
  
  Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on business partner roles and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the business partner is correctly set up as a supplier in your SAP system.