How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER086 - E-mail required for supplier data maintenance (company addr. or contact)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: E-mail required for supplier data maintenance (company addr. or contact)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER086 - E-mail required for supplier data maintenance (company addr. or contact) ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUPPLIER086 indicates that an email address is required for maintaining supplier data, specifically for either the company address or a contact person associated with the supplier. This error typically arises in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when trying to create or update supplier information without providing the necessary email address.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Email Address: The supplier data being entered or updated lacks a valid email address for either the company or a contact person.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require an email address for supplier data maintenance, and this requirement is not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide Email Address: Ensure that you enter a valid email address for the supplier. This can be done in the supplier master data maintenance screen.
  
  Navigate to the supplier data entry or update screen.
  Locate the fields for company address or contact person.
  Enter a valid email address in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the email address should not be mandatory, check the configuration settings in the SRM system.
  
  Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to review the settings related to supplier data maintenance.
  Adjust the configuration if necessary to make the email address optional, if that aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Validation: After entering the email address, validate the supplier data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before saving.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP SRM documentation for guidelines on maintaining supplier data and the requirements for email addresses.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to edit supplier data, as restrictions might also lead to issues when trying to save changes.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.