CVI_CUST_RESOLVE008 - Although direction "vendor -> BP" activated, no numbers are assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_CUST_RESOLVE - Message class for CVI_CUSTOMIZING_RESOLVE report

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Although direction "vendor -> BP" activated, no numbers are assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_CUST_RESOLVE008 - Although direction "vendor -> BP" activated, no numbers are assigned ?

  The SAP error message CVI_CUST_RESOLVE008 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of vendor numbers to Business Partners (BPs) in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. Specifically, it suggests that even though the direction "vendor -> BP" is activated, there are no vendor numbers assigned to the Business Partners.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The Business Partner may not have been assigned a vendor number in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the CVI may not be correctly set up, leading to the failure in mapping vendors to BPs.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the vendor master records or Business Partner records.
  Activation Issues: The integration direction may be activated, but the actual mapping or assignment of vendor numbers may not have been executed properly.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP and check if the Business Partner in question has a vendor number assigned.
  If not, you may need to create or assign a vendor number to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the CVI is correctly set up. You can check the settings in the transaction code SPRO under:
  
  Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Customer-Vendor Integration.
  
  
  Verify that the integration direction "vendor -> BP" is activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction code CVI_CHECK to perform a consistency check on the Business Partner and vendor data.
  Address any inconsistencies that are reported.
  
  
  
  Reassign Vendor Numbers:
  
  If necessary, you can use the transaction code BP to manually assign vendor numbers to the Business Partners.
  
  
  
  Run Synchronization:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the synchronization process again to ensure that the vendor numbers are correctly assigned to the Business Partners.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  CVI_CHECK: Check for CVI consistency
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Customer-Vendor Integration and Business Partner settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CVI and the error message CVI_CUST_RESOLVE008.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.