How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST008 - Although direction "vendor -> BP" activated, no numbers are assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST -

• Message number: 008

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

What causes this issue?

If the synchronization direction "vendor -> business partner" has been
activated, the system expects there to be at least one entry in the view
"Define Number Assignment for Direction Vendor to BP"
(CVIV_VEND_TO_BP1).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to synchronize data from the vendor to the business partner,
you must assign at least one business partner grouping to a vendor
account group in the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.CVIV_VEND_TO_BP1>
Define Number Assignment for Direction Vendor to BP</>.
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST008 - Although direction "vendor -> BP" activated, no numbers are assigned ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST008 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of vendor numbers to Business Partners (BPs) in the system. This error typically arises when the system is configured to allow the creation of Business Partners from vendor data, but there are no vendor numbers assigned to the Business Partners in question.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to link vendors to Business Partners. This could be due to missing settings in the Customizing for the Business Partner or the Vendor Master Data.
  Missing Vendor Numbers: The specific Business Partner may not have any vendor numbers assigned to it, which is required for the system to recognize the relationship.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older system or from legacy data, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incomplete assignments.
  Activation Settings: The direction "vendor -> BP" may be activated, but the actual mapping or assignment of vendor numbers to Business Partners has not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the Business Partner settings.
  Ensure that the settings for the integration of vendors to Business Partners are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor Numbers:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the Business Partner master data.
  Check if the Business Partner in question has a vendor role assigned. If not, you may need to assign the vendor role and link it to the appropriate vendor number.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all vendor numbers were correctly assigned to the corresponding Business Partners.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction BP to check the details of the Business Partner and verify if the vendor number is missing. If it is, you can manually assign the vendor number.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the Business Partner has the appropriate roles assigned (e.g., Vendor role).
  Integration Settings: Review the integration settings between the Vendor Master and Business Partner to ensure they are correctly set up.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Business Partner and Vendor integration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST008 error and ensure that your Business Partners are correctly linked to their corresponding vendor numbers.