CVIV_UI149 - External manufacturer & is already in use by supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: External manufacturer & is already in use by supplier &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI149 - External manufacturer & is already in use by supplier & ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI149 typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an external manufacturer to a supplier in the system. This error usually arises when you attempt to assign an external manufacturer to a supplier that is already associated with another supplier or when there is a conflict in the data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The external manufacturer you are trying to assign is already linked to another supplier in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or conflicts in the data related to the external manufacturer and supplier relationships.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow multiple suppliers to be associated with the same external manufacturer.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Verify if the external manufacturer is already assigned to another supplier. You can do this by checking the supplier master data or the external manufacturer records.
  Remove Existing Assignment: If the external manufacturer is indeed assigned to another supplier and you want to reassign it, you may need to remove the existing assignment first. Ensure that this action complies with your business processes.
  Create a New External Manufacturer: If the external manufacturer needs to be associated with multiple suppliers, consider creating a new external manufacturer record instead of reusing the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding external manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with business rules.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MK01 (Create Vendor), MK02 (Change Vendor), or MK03 (Display Vendor) to manage supplier data.
  Data Consistency Checks: Regularly perform data consistency checks to ensure that there are no conflicts in supplier and external manufacturer assignments.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to supplier and external manufacturer records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CVIV_UI149 error and manage your external manufacturer and supplier assignments effectively.