How To Fix CVI_MAPPING019 - No BP role category has been maintained for BP role &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_MAPPING - Error from CVI Assignment Objects

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No BP role category has been maintained for BP role &1 in Customizing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the BP role in the IMG activity <LS>Define BP
Roles</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_MAPPING019 - No BP role category has been maintained for BP role &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CVI_MAPPING019 indicates that there is no Business Partner (BP) role category maintained for a specific BP role in the Customizing settings. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that involves Business Partners, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified role.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required mapping between the Business Partner role and the role category has not been set up in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The Business Partner may have been assigned a role that does not have a corresponding role category defined in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or version, the necessary mappings may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CVI_MAPPING019 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > SAP Business Partner > Business Partner > Role Management > Define Role Categories.
  Ensure that the role category for the specific Business Partner role (indicated by &1 in the error message) is defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Role Category:
  
  If the role category is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this by selecting the appropriate role and assigning it a role category.
  Make sure to save your changes after maintaining the role category.
  
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Review the Business Partner's role assignments to ensure that they are correctly assigned and that the roles are valid.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the transaction or process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct role categories or how to set them up, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Business Partner roles define the functions that a Business Partner can perform in the system. Each role can have specific attributes and data associated with it.
  Role Categories: Role categories are used to group similar roles together and can be used for reporting and authorization purposes.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data, ensure that all necessary mappings and configurations are in place to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_MAPPING019 error and ensure that your Business Partner roles are correctly configured in the system.