How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST026 - Roles assigned; direction "vendor -> BP" not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST -

• Message number: 026

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

What causes this issue?

Before you can update the vendor in the business partner, you must
assign at least one business partner role to a vendor account group in
the view "Define BP Role for Direction Vendor to BP" (CVIV_VEND_TO_BP2).
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 BP Role for Direction
Vendor to BP" (CVIV_VEND_TO_BP2). The synchronization direction of
vendor to business partner 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.CVIV_VEND_TO_BP2>Define BP Role for Direction Vendor to BP</>.

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_CUST026 - Roles assigned; direction "vendor -> BP" not activated ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST026 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Business Partner (BP) roles in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. Specifically, the error suggests that the direction for the integration from "vendor" to "Business Partner" is not activated, which means that the system is unable to process the integration correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Role Activation: The specific roles required for the vendor to Business Partner integration are not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Business Partner settings or in the Customer-Vendor Integration settings.
  Missing Customizing: The necessary customizing settings for the integration might not be properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Role Assignment:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Check if the necessary roles for the vendor are assigned to the Business Partner. The roles typically required for vendor integration include:
  
  FLCU00 (General Role)
  FLVN00 (Vendor Role)
  
  
  Ensure that the roles are correctly assigned and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Integration Direction:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CVI_COCKPIT or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Go to the path: Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Customer-Vendor Integration > Basic Settings > Activate Integration Direction.
  Ensure that the integration direction "Vendor -> Business Partner" is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the customizing settings for the Business Partner and ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Verify that the settings for the vendor master data are correctly configured to allow for the integration.
  
  
  
  Test the Integration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the integration again to see if the error persists.
  You can create a new vendor or modify an existing one to check if the Business Partner is created or updated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and Business Partner roles for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner maintenance.
  CVI_COCKPIT: CVI cockpit for monitoring and managing integration.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different roles available for Business Partners and their significance in the integration process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST026 error and ensure that the vendor to Business Partner integration is functioning correctly.