How To Fix CVI_EI041 - Vendor number does not agree with the assigned number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Vendor number does not agree with the assigned number

What causes this issue?

The vendor number that has been transferred does not correspond to the
vendor number that is assigned to the business partner.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

When you make changes either do not transfer a vendor number or transfer
the vendor number that is assigned to the business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI041 - Vendor number does not agree with the assigned number ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI041, which states "Vendor number does not agree with the assigned number," typically occurs in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the vendor number that is being used in a transaction and the vendor number that is assigned in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Vendor Number: The vendor number being referenced in the transaction does not match the vendor number that is assigned in the system. This can happen if the vendor was created or modified after the transaction was initiated.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data between the vendor and the customer records, especially if the vendor is being used in a customer context or vice versa.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Customer-Vendor Integration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches in the expected vendor numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Vendor Number: Check the