How To Fix CVIV_UI018 - Business partner &1 is already assigned to vendor &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Business partner &1 is already assigned to vendor &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI018 - Business partner &1 is already assigned to vendor &2 ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI018 indicates that a business partner (BP) is already assigned to a vendor in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a business partner to a vendor that is already linked to another vendor or when there is an attempt to create a duplicate assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The business partner you are trying to assign is already linked to another vendor.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the business partner or vendor settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code BP to check the existing assignments of the business partner. Look for any existing vendor assignments that may conflict with your current operation.
  If the business partner is already assigned to a vendor, you may need to decide whether to use the existing assignment or to remove it.
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If you determine that the existing assignment is no longer needed, you can remove it. This can be done in the business partner maintenance screen by navigating to the relevant vendor data and deleting the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is indeed required for a different vendor, consider creating a new business partner instead of reusing the existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for business partners and vendors are correctly set up. This includes checking the roles assigned to the business partner and ensuring they are appropriate for the vendor assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to business partner and vendor assignments for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner Maintenance
  MK01 - Create Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02 - Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK03 - Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the correct roles are assigned to the business partner for the vendor assignment to work properly.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVIV_UI018 error and successfully manage your business partner and vendor assignments in SAP.