How To Fix CVI_EI081 - Vendor &1: description of subrange &2 does not exist in language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Vendor &1: description of subrange &2 does not exist in language &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI081 - Vendor &1: description of subrange &2 does not exist in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI081 indicates that there is an issue with the description of a subrange for a vendor in a specific language. This error typically arises in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, which is used to synchronize data between the customer and vendor master records in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message CVI_EI081 can occur due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Description: The description for the specified subrange (in this case, a vendor subrange) is not maintained in the specified language. This could happen if the language settings are not properly configured or if the description was never entered.
  
  
  Language Settings: The language specified in the error message may not be supported or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations in the vendor master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVI_EI081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data transaction (e.g., XK03 for display).
  Check if the subrange description exists for the vendor in the specified language.
  If it is missing, you can add the description in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for maintaining vendor data (e.g., XK02 for change).
  Ensure that the description for the subrange is maintained in the required language.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your SAP system to ensure that the language in question is supported and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using the CVI framework, ensure that the synchronization process is correctly set up and that all necessary data is being transferred between customer and vendor records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and vendor master data for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), XK03 (Display Vendor)
  BP (Business Partner) for managing vendor and customer data in newer SAP versions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to CVI and vendor master data.
  
  
  
  CVI Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration in your SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CVI_EI081 error message.