How To Fix CVI_MAPPING036 - Business partner grouping &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_MAPPING - Error from CVI Assignment Objects

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Business partner grouping &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_MAPPING036 - Business partner grouping &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CVI_MAPPING036 indicates that the specified business partner grouping does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a business partner and the system cannot find the specified grouping in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Grouping: The business partner grouping you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the business partner grouping field.
  Missing Customization: The necessary configuration for business partner groupings may not have been set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Grouping:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check if the grouping you are trying to use exists.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area to verify the groupings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Grouping:
  
  If the grouping does not exist, you can create it by going to the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Define Business Partner Groupings.
  
  
  Create a new grouping if necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If the grouping exists but is not being recognized, double-check for any typos or incorrect entries in the field where you are entering the grouping.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify business partner groupings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on business partner groupings and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Concept: Understand the business partner concept in SAP, which integrates customer and vendor data into a single entity.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for managing business partners and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_MAPPING036 error and successfully manage your business partner groupings in SAP.