How To Fix CVI_SYNC_TAX_NUMBER015 - Business partner &1 does not have any tax numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_SYNC_TAX_NUMBER - Error from synchronization of tax numbers

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Business partner &1 does not have any tax numbers

What causes this issue?

The business partner does not have any tax numbers, however, the
assigned customer does have tax numbers.

System Response

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?

If you are synchronizing tax numbers from the customer to the business
partner, no further action is necessary.
If you are synchronizing tax numbers from the business partner to the
customer, there is a conflict. The synchronization will delete the tax
numbers for the customer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_SYNC_TAX_NUMBER015 - Business partner &1 does not have any tax numbers ?

  The SAP error message CVI_SYNC_TAX_NUMBER015 indicates that a business partner (BP) does not have any tax numbers assigned to it. This error typically arises during processes that require tax identification numbers, such as when synchronizing data between the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) and other modules like Financial Accounting (FI) or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Number: The business partner in question has not been assigned any tax numbers in the system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with the synchronization process between the business partner data and the tax number data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle tax numbers for business partners.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Tax Numbers:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the business partner that is causing the error.
  In the business partner details, navigate to the Tax Data section.
  Enter the required tax numbers (e.g., VAT number, TIN) for the business partner.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Synchronization:
  
  Ensure that the business partner data is correctly synchronized with the relevant modules (e.g., FI, SD).
  You can use transaction codes like CVI_COCKPIT to monitor and manage the synchronization process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for business partners and tax numbers in the system.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for tax number management are enabled in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entered for the business partner to ensure it meets the required formats and standards for tax numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing business partner tax numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  CVI_COCKPIT: CVI Cockpit for monitoring and managing business partner data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify business partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_SYNC_TAX_NUMBER015 error and ensure that the business partner has the required tax numbers assigned.