How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN005 - Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no roles are assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN - CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN

• 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_CUST_EN005 - Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no roles are assigned ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN005 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. The error message suggests that while the direction "BP -> vendor" is activated, there are no roles assigned to the Business Partner that would allow it to function as a vendor.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Assignment: 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 capabilities of a Business Partner.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the Business Partner or the vendor integration.
  Inconsistent Data: There could 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 Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP).
  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.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor Role:
  
  If the vendor role is not assigned, you need to add it. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the "Edit" option in the Business Partner transaction.
  Adding the vendor role (e.g., FLVN00) to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the Business Partner and vendor integration is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the settings in transaction BP under the "Role" section to ensure that the necessary roles are activated.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies that could be causing the issue.
  You can use transaction CVI_CHECK to perform a consistency check on the Business Partner data.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Integration:
  
  If the issue persists, consider re-activating the integration settings for Business Partner and vendor in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  CVI_CHECK: Consistency Check for Customer-Vendor Integration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Business Partner roles and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN005 error and successfully assign the necessary roles to your Business Partner for vendor functionality.