How To Fix CVI_SYNCH_CONTROL009 - No link between vendor &1 and business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_SYNCH_CONTROL - Messages for CVI Strategy Implementations

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No link between vendor &1 and business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_SYNCH_CONTROL009 - No link between vendor &1 and business partner ?

  The SAP error message CVI_SYNCH_CONTROL009 indicates that there is no link between a vendor and a business partner in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, which is used to synchronize data between the vendor and business partner master records.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A vendor master record exists in the system, but it is not linked to a corresponding business partner.
  The business partner is not created or not properly assigned to the vendor.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the linkage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor and Business Partner Records:
  
  Go to the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) and verify that the vendor exists.
  Check the business partner record (transaction code BP) to ensure it is created and active.
  
  
  
  Link Vendor to Business Partner:
  
  If the vendor and business partner are not linked, you can create the link using transaction code BP:
  
  Open the business partner in change mode.
  Navigate to the "Roles" tab and ensure that the appropriate role for vendor (e.g., "FLCU00" for customer or "FLVN00" for vendor) is assigned.
  Use the "Create" or "Edit" function to link the vendor to the business partner.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use the CVI Synchronization Report:
  
  You can run the CVI synchronization report (transaction code CVI_COCKPIT) to check for inconsistencies and perform the necessary synchronization tasks.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration are correctly set up in the system. This includes settings in the CVI Customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error. This can be done using transaction code CVI_CHECK.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CVI for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  XK03: Display Vendor
  CVI_COCKPIT: CVI Cockpit for synchronization
  CVI_CHECK: CVI Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CVI and this error message.
  
  
  
  CVI Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_SYNCH_CONTROL009 error and establish the necessary link between the vendor and business partner in your SAP system.