How To Fix /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN001 - Requested industry sector record does not exist: record &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Requested industry sector record does not exist: record &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN001 - Requested industry sector record does not exist: record &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SUSTAIN001 Requested industry sector record does not exist: record &1 typically indicates that the system is trying to access a specific industry sector record that is not available in the database. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with supplier management or procurement processes in SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The industry sector record that the system is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for industry sectors may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some records may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view the industry sector records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or table (e.g., T005 for country and industry sector mapping) to verify if the industry sector record exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Records:
  
  If the record is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path to add the industry sector.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for industry sectors is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the industry sector is linked to the correct business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs to ensure that all necessary records were transferred.
  You may need to re-import or manually create missing records.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the industry sector records.
  Adjust roles and permissions as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check and manage records.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.