How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN006 - Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no numbers are assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN - CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no numbers 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
"Define Number Assignment for Direction BP to Vendor" (V_TBC001).

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 assign at least one vendor account group to a business partner
grouping in the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.V_TBC001>Define Number
Assignment 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN006 - Although direction "BP -> vendor" activated, no numbers are assigned ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN006 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) and vendor assignment in the system. Specifically, it suggests that even though the direction "BP -> vendor" is activated, there are no vendor numbers assigned to the Business Partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Vendor Assignment: The Business Partner has not been assigned a vendor number in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the integration between Business Partners and vendors may not be set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older system, the vendor numbers may not have been properly assigned to the Business Partners.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Vendor Number:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (BP) in SAP.
  Find the relevant Business Partner and check the roles assigned.
  Ensure that the "Vendor" role is assigned and that a vendor number is created for the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for the Business Partner and vendor integration.
  Ensure that the settings for the direction "BP -> vendor" are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the Business Partner and vendor data.
  Use transaction codes like BP or CVI related transactions to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Reassign Vendor:
  
  If the vendor number was previously assigned but is now missing, you may need to reassign it.
  Use the transaction BP to edit the Business Partner and reassign the vendor number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner maintenance.
  CVI: Customer-Vendor Integration related transactions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN006 and ensure that the Business Partner is correctly linked to a vendor number.