How To Fix CVIV_UI006 - Required entry field external vendor number is empty

CVIV_UI006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_UI - Vendor Integration in Business Partner Processing Dialog

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Required entry field external vendor number is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI006 - Required entry field external vendor number is empty ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI006, which states "Required entry field external vendor number is empty," typically occurs in the context of vendor management or when trying to create or update vendor-related data in the SAP system. This error indicates that a mandatory field, specifically the external vendor number, has not been filled in.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a value in the external vendor number field, which is required for the transaction or process being executed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects an external vendor number for certain operations, and this configuration might not align with the current data entry.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the field or misunderstood the requirements for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Required Information: 
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure that the external vendor number field is filled in with a valid vendor