CVI_BDT_ADAPTER012 - Supplier roles are blocked for this business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_BDT_ADAPTER - Messages for CVI_BDT_ADAPTER

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Supplier roles are blocked for this business partner

What causes this issue?

Supplier master data is blocked. Therefore, you cannot select supplier
roles for this business partner.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to the supplier to protect
personal data. You cannot change data related to the supplier.

How to fix this error?

Contact your data privacy specialist or another business user with the
required authorizations to display or change blocked data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_BDT_ADAPTER012 - Supplier roles are blocked for this business partner ?

  The SAP error message CVI_BDT_ADAPTER012 indicates that the supplier roles are blocked for a specific business partner. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, where business partners are managed in a unified manner across different modules.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Blocked Status: The supplier roles for the business partner may be explicitly marked as blocked in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The business partner may not have all the required data filled in, which can lead to the roles being blocked.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to manage or change the status of the supplier roles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the activation of supplier roles for certain business partners.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the relevant business partner and check the status of the supplier roles.
  If the roles are blocked, you can unblock them by editing the business partner and changing the status.
  
  
  
  Review Required Data:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields for the supplier roles are filled out correctly. This includes address details, contact information, and any other required data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage business partners and their roles. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to business partner roles in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in transaction SPRO under the relevant sections for business partner management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and business partner management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple business partners.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  CVI Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on Customer-Vendor Integration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to unblock the supplier roles for the business partner.