How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER071 - Master data self-service maintenance requires supplier address data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Master data self-service maintenance requires supplier address data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER071 - Master data self-service maintenance requires supplier address data ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER071 indicates that there is a requirement for supplier address data when attempting to perform master data self-service maintenance in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error typically arises when a user tries to create or update supplier master data without providing the necessary address information.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The supplier master data is incomplete, specifically lacking address details.
  The system settings or configuration require that address data be present for supplier maintenance activities.
  The user may not have the necessary permissions or roles to access or modify the supplier address data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Data: Ensure that the supplier master data includes all required address fields. This typically includes:
  
  Street address
  City
  Postal code
  Country
  Region (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Complete Address Information: If the address data is missing, complete the necessary fields in the supplier master data. This can usually be done through the SRM interface or by accessing the relevant transaction codes in SAP.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SRM system to ensure that the address data requirements are correctly set up. This may involve:
  
  Accessing the customizing settings for supplier master data.
  Ensuring that the address data is marked as mandatory if that is the business requirement.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: Verify that the user attempting to perform the maintenance has the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify supplier address data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the required fields for supplier master data maintenance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing supplier data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in supplier data maintenance are trained on the requirements and processes for managing supplier master data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully maintain supplier master data in SAP SRM.