How To Fix /SRMSMC/TSK014 - External supplier ID for party &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/TSK -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: External supplier ID for party &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/TSK014 - External supplier ID for party &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/TSK014 External supplier ID for party &1 not found typically occurs in the context of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is unable to find an external supplier ID associated with a specific party (in this case, represented by &1). This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing External Supplier ID: The external supplier ID for the specified party is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the supplier or party may not be set up correctly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP SRM and SAP ERP).
  Incorrect Party Assignment: The party in question may not be correctly assigned as a supplier in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check External Supplier ID:
  
  Verify if the external supplier ID exists for the specified party. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to check supplier data.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or maintain the external supplier ID for that party.
  
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Data:
  
  Go to the transaction for maintaining supplier data (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and ensure that the external supplier ID is correctly assigned to the party.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SRM system to ensure that the party is correctly set up as a supplier.
  Review the settings in the customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) related to supplier management.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If your SRM system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), ensure that data synchronization processes are running correctly and that there are no errors in the data transfer.
  You may need to run a synchronization job or check for any errors in the middleware.
  
  
  
  Check for Party Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the party is correctly assigned as a supplier in the system. This may involve checking the relationships and roles assigned to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), and SLG1 (Application Log) to troubleshoot further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP SRM documentation for best practices on managing suppliers and external IDs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for more specific guidance tailored to your system configuration.