How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST027 - Numbers assigned; direction "vendor -> BP" not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Numbers 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 group to a vendor account group in
the view "Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor"
(CVIV_VEND_TO_BP1).
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" (CVIV_VEND_TO_BP1). 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_BP1>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_CUST027 - Numbers assigned; direction "vendor -> BP" not activated ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST027 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of numbers in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, specifically when trying to create or manage Business Partners (BPs) in the context of vendor data. The error message suggests that the direction for the integration from "vendor" to "Business Partner" is not activated.
  Cause:
  
  Integration Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the integration direction from vendor to Business Partner is not activated in the system. This means that the system is not set up to allow the creation or management of Business Partners based on vendor data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up for the CVI process.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the Business Partner roles and number assignment may not be configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Integration Direction:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Navigate to the CVI Settings or CVI Customizing section.
  Check the settings for the integration direction and ensure that the "vendor -> BP" direction is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the number ranges for Business Partners are correctly defined and that they are not overlapping with vendor number ranges.
  You can check this in the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and look for the relevant number range object for Business Partners.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Customer-Vendor Integration.
  Review the settings under Define Integration Settings and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing BPs:
  
  If you are trying to create a Business Partner that already exists, ensure that there are no conflicts with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI and Business Partner integration for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CVI (Customer-Vendor Integration): This is a process in SAP that allows for the integration of customer and vendor data into a unified Business Partner model.
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP S/4HANA, the Business Partner concept is used to manage master data for customers, vendors, and other entities in a centralized manner.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, SPRO, and SNRO for managing Business Partners and customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation or to check for any system-specific issues.