CVI_EI012 - Address is provided from the business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Address is provided from the business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI012 - Address is provided from the business partner ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI012 indicates that there is an issue with the address information provided for a business partner in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. This error typically arises when the address data is incomplete, incorrect, or not properly mapped between the business partner and the corresponding customer or vendor records.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Address Data: The address fields required for the business partner may not be fully populated. This can include missing street names, postal codes, or city names.
  Incorrect Address Format: The address may not conform to the expected format, leading to validation errors.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how the address data is mapped between the business partner and the customer/vendor records.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the address data between different systems or modules within SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Address Data: Review the address information for the business partner in the relevant transaction (e.g., BP transaction). Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Validate Address Format: Ensure that the address follows the correct format as required by your organization's standards or SAP's requirements.
  Mapping Configuration: Check the mapping configuration in the CVI settings to ensure that the address fields are correctly mapped between the business partner and the customer/vendor records.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the address data across different records or systems.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to edit and correct the address information directly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and address management for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  CVI Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Data Migration: If this error occurred during a data migration process, ensure that the data mapping and transformation rules were correctly applied.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the CVI_EI012 error, you should be able to resolve the issue and ensure that the address information for your business partners is correctly maintained.