How To Fix CVI_CUST_RESOLVE056 - Enter a description for industry key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_CUST_RESOLVE - Message class for CVI_CUSTOMIZING_RESOLVE report

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Enter a description for industry key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_CUST_RESOLVE056 - Enter a description for industry key & ?

  The SAP error message CVI_CUST_RESOLVE056 typically occurs in the context of Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) when there is a missing description for an industry key in the system. This error is often encountered during the process of creating or updating business partners, particularly when the industry key is not properly defined or lacks a corresponding description.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a description for the specified industry key in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The industry key has been defined in the system but lacks a description.
  The industry key is not properly maintained in the relevant configuration settings.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the industry key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Industry Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Customer-Vendor Integration > Define Industry Key.
  Ensure that the industry key in question has a valid description assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Industry Key Descriptions:
  
  If the industry key is missing a description, you can add it by selecting the industry key and entering the appropriate description.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being used to create or update the business partner. Ensure that the industry key is correctly specified and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the process that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard behavior of the industry key processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Customer-Vendor Integration and industry key configuration.
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that all industry keys have valid descriptions and that the data is correctly maintained, you should be able to resolve the CVI_CUST_RESOLVE056 error effectively.