How To Fix CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN037 - &: Enter a description for business partner role &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN - CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN

• Message number: 037

• Message text: &: Enter a description for business partner role &

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a description for the business partner role in
table TB003A.

System Response

The system cannot display a description.

How to fix this error?

Enter a description for each business partner role in table TB003A.

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_EN037 - &: Enter a description for business partner role & ?

  The SAP error message CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN037 typically occurs in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process when you are trying to create or maintain a business partner (BP) and have not provided a required description for a specific business partner role.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a mandatory field, specifically the description for a business partner role, has not been filled in. In SAP, when you create or edit a business partner, certain roles (like customer or vendor) require a description to be entered. This is a validation check to ensure that all necessary information is provided for the business partner.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Business Partner Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Business Partner:
  
  Enter the business partner number you are trying to create or edit.
  
  
  
  Check the Roles:
  
  Navigate to the roles assigned to the business partner. You can do this by selecting the relevant role (e.g., Customer, Vendor) from the list of roles.
  
  
  
  Enter the Description:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Description" or similar within the role details. Enter a meaningful description for the business partner role.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required description, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Process:
  
  If you were performing a specific action (like creating a sales order or invoice), try to perform that action again after saving the business partner details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: In SAP, business partners can have multiple roles (e.g., customer, vendor, employee). Each role may have specific required fields that need to be filled out.
  CVI Configuration: Ensure that your CVI settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the mapping between customer/vendor and business partner roles.
  SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches related to CVI and business partner management.
  
  By ensuring that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly, you should be able to resolve the CVI_FS_CHECK_CUST_EN037 error and proceed with your business processes in SAP.