How To Fix CVIC_UI018 - No business partner could be created for customer &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIC_UI - Customer Integration in Business Partner Dialog

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No business partner could be created for customer &1

What causes this issue?

No business partner could be created from the customer selected.

System Response

An error occurred when creating a business partner from the customer
selected. This error prevents data from being transferred and saved.
This could be due to the following:
Fields have been left blank in the customer that are set as required
entry fields for the business partner.
Settings for assigning Customizing values for the customer to the
business partner are incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Start the Post Processing Office and check the error message. Make the
necessary corrections.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIC_UI018 - No business partner could be created for customer &1 ?

  The SAP error message CVIC_UI018 indicates that the system was unable to create a business partner for a customer due to some underlying issues. This error typically occurs in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process, which is used to synchronize customer and vendor data between the SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA systems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Required Data: The customer master record may be missing mandatory fields that are required for creating a business partner.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the creation of the business partner.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Customer-Vendor Integration may not be properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a business partner.
  Existing Business Partner: There may already be a business partner with the same key or identifier, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Customer Master Data: Review the customer master data for completeness and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for Customer-Vendor Integration in transaction code SPRO. Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  Check for Existing Business Partner: Use transaction code BP to check if a business partner already exists with the same identifier. If it does, you may need to link the existing business partner to the customer instead of creating a new one.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create business partners. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view the logs related to the CVI process.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction code BP to run a consistency check on the business partner data to identify any inconsistencies that need to be resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SLG1: Application Log
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Customer-Vendor Integration for detailed guidelines and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.