How To Fix CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT141 - Vendor relevant BP Roles not maintained in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT - Tools for Supportability of the Customer/Vendor--Integration

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Vendor relevant BP Roles not maintained in customizing

What causes this issue?

The table TBC002 that stores the definition of Vendor relevant BP Roles
for synchronization is not maintained.

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?

Go to transaction SM30.
Maintain Vendor relevant BP Roles for synchronization using the
Customizing view V_TBC002.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT141 - Vendor relevant BP Roles not maintained in customizing ?

  The SAP error message CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT141 indicates that vendor relevant Business Partner (BP) roles are not maintained in the customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, which is used to manage business partners in a unified manner across different SAP modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects certain vendor-related roles to be defined for Business Partners, but these roles are either not configured or not properly assigned in the customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary vendor roles (like "FI Vendor" or "Logistics Vendor") are not set up in the Business Partner roles.
  Incorrect Customizing Settings: The mapping between the vendor roles and the Business Partner roles is not correctly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Roles:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Check if the relevant vendor roles are assigned to the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Business Partner roles:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO.
  Follow the path: Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Define Roles for Business Partner.
  
  
  Ensure that the vendor roles are defined and correctly mapped to the Business Partner roles.
  
  
  
  Assign Vendor Roles:
  
  If the vendor roles are missing, you can create or assign them as needed.
  Ensure that the roles are relevant for the vendor and that they are activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or modification of the Business Partner to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles that can be assigned to a Business Partner, especially those relevant to vendors.
  CVI Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of Customer-Vendor Integration, as it can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT141 error and ensure that the vendor relevant Business Partner roles are properly maintained in your SAP system.