How To Fix CLB2161 - Service provider &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLB2 - SAIL: Common messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Service provider &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Service providers that are used in a collaboration scenario must be
maintained in Customizing table CLB2C_PTYPE.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an entry for the service provider in view cluster
<DS:TRAN.CLB2_PTYPE>CLB2VC_PTYPE</> .

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLB2161 - Service provider &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CLB2161, which states "Service provider &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Collaborative Lifecycle Management (CLM) or related services where a service provider is expected to be defined in the system but is not found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The service provider has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Input: The service provider ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service provider data.
  System Migration: If the system has recently undergone a migration or upgrade, the service provider data may not have been migrated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Service Provider:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the Customizing settings).
  Define the service provider in the appropriate configuration table (e.g., using transaction codes like SPRO).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Input Values:
  
  Verify that the service provider ID being used is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the service provider data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review System Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a system migration, check the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly. You may need to re-import or manually define the missing service providers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining service providers in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the configuration and data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.