How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST005 - Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no roles are assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST -

• Message number: 005

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

What causes this issue?

If the synchronization direction "business partner -> vendor" has been
activated, the system expects there to be at least one entry in the view
"Set BP Role Category for Direction BP to Vendor" (V_TBC002).

System Response

Synchronization has been activated from business partner to vendor.
However, data cannot be synchronized at present.

How to fix this error?

If you want to synchronize data from the business partner to the vendor,
you must select at least one role as the vendor role in the Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.V_TBC002>Set BP Role Category for Direction BP to
Vendor</>.
If not, you can deactivate the synchronization direction in the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.MDSV_CTRL_OPT_A>Activate Synchronization
Options</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST005 - Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no roles are assigned ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST005 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) configuration, specifically related to the assignment of roles when trying to create or manage a vendor from a Business Partner. The error suggests that although the direction "BP -> vendor" is activated, no roles have been assigned to the Business Partner.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Role Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the Business Partner does not have the necessary roles assigned that are required for it to be recognized as a vendor. In SAP, roles define the functions and data that a Business Partner can perform or access.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the Business Partner or the integration between the Business Partner and the vendor.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There might be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the Business Partner as a vendor.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Enter the Business Partner number and select the appropriate role (e.g., "FLCU00" for customers, "FLVN00" for vendors).
  Ensure that the role for vendor is assigned to the Business Partner. If it is not assigned, you need to add the vendor role.
  
  
  
  Activate the Role:
  
  If the role is not available, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings. This can be done in the customizing settings under SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Define Roles for Business Partners.
  Ensure that the necessary roles for vendors are activated.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the integration settings between Business Partner and vendor are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the Business Partner in the CVI (Customer-Vendor Integration).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the Business Partner data to ensure there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Business Partner:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the Business Partner with the correct roles assigned from the beginning.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction code BP to manage Business Partners and CVI for Customer-Vendor Integration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner roles and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST005 error and ensure that the Business Partner is correctly set up as a vendor.