How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST025 - Numbers assigned; direction "BP -> vendor" not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Numbers assigned; direction "BP -> vendor" not activated

What causes this issue?

Before you can update the business partner in the vendor, you must
assign at least one vendor account group to a business partner group in
the view "Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor"
(V_TBC001).
You must also activate the synchronization direction in the view
"Activate Synchronization Options" (MDSV_CTRL_OPT_A).

System Response

There is at least one entry in the view "Define Number Assignment for
Direction BP to Vendor" (V_TBC001). The synchronization direction of
business partner to vendor has not been activated. Data cannot be
synchronized.

How to fix this error?

If you want to synchronize data from the business partner to the vendor,
you must activate the direction in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.MDSV_CTRL_OPT_A>Activate Synchronization Options</>.
If not, you can remove the entries in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.V_TBC001>Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor</>
.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST025 - Numbers assigned; direction "BP -> vendor" not activated ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST025 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the direction for the integration from Business Partner (BP) to Vendor is not activated, which means that the system cannot assign numbers to the vendor based on the business partner data.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The integration direction from Business Partner to Vendor is not activated in the system settings.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the integration may not have been completed.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the Business Partner and Vendor master records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Integration Direction:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Business Partner Integration > Define Integration Settings.
  Check the settings for the integration direction from Business Partner to Vendor and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the necessary customizing settings for the Business Partner and Vendor integration are correctly configured.
  Verify that the number ranges for the vendor are defined and that they are correctly assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the Business Partner data to ensure that it is complete and consistent.
  Make sure that the Business Partner is correctly assigned to the vendor role.
  
  
  
  Run the Synchronization:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you may need to run the synchronization process to ensure that the data is correctly updated.
  Use transaction BP to manage and check the Business Partner data.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates related to CVI and the specific error message. Sometimes, there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, the Business Partner concept is used to manage master data for customers, vendors, and other entities in a unified manner.
  CVI (Customer-Vendor Integration): This is a feature in SAP that allows for the integration of customer and vendor data through the Business Partner approach.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SPRO (Customizing), and CVI related transactions for managing integration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.