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

CLB2161 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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