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Message type: E = Error
Message class: CVI_API - Common for Customer & Vendor APIs
Message number: 051
Message text: Group &1 &2 - Modif. group &3 &4
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The SAP error message CVI_API051 typically relates to issues with the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, which is part of the transition from the classic SAP ERP system to the S/4HANA environment. This error message indicates a problem with the modification group for a customer or vendor.
Cause:
The error message CVI_API051 "Group &1 &2 - Modif. group &3 &4" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
- Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the modification groups assigned to the customer or vendor master data.
- Missing Configuration: The modification group may not be properly configured in the system.
- Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from an older version of SAP to S/4HANA, there may be issues with how the modification groups were transferred.
- Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified modification group.
Solution:
To resolve the CVI_API051 error, you can take the following steps:
Check Modification Groups:
- Go to the transaction code
OBD2
(for customers) orOBD3
(for vendors) to check the configuration of modification groups.- Ensure that the modification groups are correctly defined and assigned.
Review Master Data:
- Use transaction codes
XD03
(for customers) orXK03
(for vendors) to review the master data and check if the modification groups are correctly assigned.- If there are inconsistencies, you may need to correct them.
Data Migration:
- If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration logs for any errors or warnings related to modification groups.
- Ensure that the data mapping for modification groups is correct in the migration tool you are using.
Authorization Check:
- Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant modification groups.
- If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
Consult SAP Notes:
- Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
Related Information:
XD01
, XD02
, XK01
, XK02
, OBD2
, and OBD3
for managing customer and vendor data.By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the CVI_API051 error message.
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