How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN024 - Roles assigned; direction "BP -> vendor" not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN - CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN

• Message number: 024

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

What causes this issue?

Before you can update the business partner in the vendor, you must
select at least one business partner role as the vendor role in the view
"Set BP Role Category for Direction BP to Vendor" (V_TBC002).
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 "Set BP Role Category for
Direction BP to Vendor" (V_TBC002). 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_TBC002>Set BP Role Category 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_CUST_EN024 - Roles assigned; direction "BP -> vendor" not activated ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN024 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Partner (BP) roles assigned to a vendor in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the direction "BP -> vendor" is not activated, which means that the system is unable to map the Business Partner to the vendor correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Role Activation: The Business Partner role for the vendor is not activated in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration for the Business Partner roles has not been completed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Business Partner and vendor integration may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the Business Partner and the vendor master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Find the relevant Business Partner and check the roles assigned to it.
  Ensure that the role for the vendor is assigned and activated. The role typically required for vendors is FLCU00 (Vendor) or similar.
  
  
  
  Activate the Role:
  
  If the role is not assigned, you can add it by selecting the Business Partner and then navigating to the "Roles" tab.
  Assign the necessary vendor role and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the integration settings between Business Partner and vendor are correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Cross-Application Components -> Master Data Synchronization -> Business Partner -> Define Roles for Business Partners.
  
  
  Make sure that the necessary settings for the vendor role are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the Business Partner and vendor data to identify any discrepancies.
  You can use transaction BP to check for any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner and vendor integration for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to Business Partner and vendor management for a deeper understanding of the configuration and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN024 and ensure that the Business Partner is correctly mapped to the vendor in your SAP system.