How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN027 - Numbers assigned; direction "vendor -> BP" not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN - CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN

• 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_CUST_EN027 - Numbers assigned; direction "vendor -> BP" not activated ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN027 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of numbers in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. Specifically, the error states that the direction "vendor -> Business Partner (BP)" is not activated, which means that the system is unable to create or manage the Business Partner (BP) for a vendor due to configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error typically arises when the necessary configuration for the integration of vendors to Business Partners is not properly set up in the system.
  Activation Status: The direction for vendor to BP mapping may not be activated in the system settings, which is required for the CVI process to function correctly.
  Missing Settings: There may be missing settings in the Customizing for the Business Partner or the Customer-Vendor Integration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Customer-Vendor Integration > Basic Settings.
  Ensure that the integration direction for "Vendor -> Business Partner" is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Integration:
  
  If the direction is not activated, you will need to activate it. This can usually be done by selecting the appropriate option in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Ensure that the number ranges for Business Partners and Vendors are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or gaps that could cause issues.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Settings:
  
  Check the settings for Business Partners to ensure that they are correctly configured to accept vendor data.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to create or manage a vendor to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the official SAP documentation or help guides related to Customer-Vendor Integration and Business Partner settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage Business Partner data and SPRO for accessing the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN027 error and ensure that the vendor to Business Partner integration is functioning correctly.