How To Fix CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT142 - Assignment of BP Grouping to Vendor Account group is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Assignment of BP Grouping to Vendor Account group is not available

What causes this issue?

The table TBC001 that stores the assignment of BP Grouping and Vendor
Account Group 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 the assignment of BP Grouping and Vendor Account Grouping using
the Customizing view V_TBC001.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT142 - Assignment of BP Grouping to Vendor Account group is not available ?

  The SAP error message CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT142 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of Business Partner (BP) Grouping to a Vendor Account Group. This error typically arises during the process of integrating Business Partner data with Vendor data in the SAP system, particularly when using the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the necessary configuration for mapping Business Partner Groupings to Vendor Account Groups is not set up correctly in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration tables that link Business Partner Groupings to Vendor Account Groups.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using an older version of SAP or if there are compatibility issues with the installed components, this error may arise.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Master Data Synchronization > Business Partner > Define Business Partner Grouping for Vendor.
  Ensure that the Business Partner Grouping is correctly assigned to the Vendor Account Group.
  
  
  
  Maintain Mapping:
  
  If the mapping does not exist, you will need to create it. Ensure that the Business Partner Grouping you are trying to assign is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T001, T006, etc.) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the Business Partner and Vendor configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to CVI and Business Partner configuration for any additional steps or considerations that may be relevant to your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the assignment again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  CVI Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the Customer-Vendor Integration documentation provided by SAP for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_TOOLS_SUPPORT142 error and successfully assign the Business Partner Grouping to the Vendor Account Group.