How To Fix CVI_MAPPING012 - Business partner number is set as customer number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_MAPPING - Error from CVI Assignment Objects

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Business partner number is set as customer number

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Same Numbers</> indicator is set for the business partner and
customer. You have not specified a customer number.

System Response

The system sets the business partner number as the customer number.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_MAPPING012 - Business partner number is set as customer number ?

  The SAP error message CVI_MAPPING012 indicates that there is a conflict in the mapping of business partner numbers to customer numbers in the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. Specifically, this error occurs when a business partner is being treated as a customer, but the system has detected that the business partner number is already assigned as a customer number, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Number Assignment: The business partner number is already assigned to an existing customer in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Customer-Vendor Integration settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in how business partners and customers were defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVI_MAPPING012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check if the business partner number is already assigned to a customer. If it is, you may need to either change the business partner number or the customer number to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration in transaction SPRO. Ensure that the settings for number ranges and mappings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the error is due to data migration, you may need to clean up the data. This could involve removing or reassigning the conflicting customer or business partner numbers.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction CVI_COCKPIT to analyze the mapping issues and get more insights into the conflicts.
  You can also use transaction CVI_MAINTAIN to maintain the mapping between business partners and customers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CVI (Customer-Vendor Integration): This is a process in SAP that allows for the integration of customer and vendor data into a single business partner concept.
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a business partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or both.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, CVI_COCKPIT, and CVI_MAINTAIN for managing business partners and resolving mapping issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CVI_MAPPING012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.