CVIV_UI171 - & field not maintained in Customer Assignment Section

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: & field not maintained in Customer Assignment Section

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_UI171 - & field not maintained in Customer Assignment Section ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_UI171 typically indicates that there is an issue with the customer assignment in the system, particularly in the context of the Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) process. This error often arises when certain required fields are not maintained or are incorrectly configured in the customer master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually occurs when mandatory fields in the customer assignment section are not filled out. This can include fields like customer number, company code, or other relevant data that is required for the integration process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not properly set up, leading to the inability to assign customers correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data between the customer master and vendor master records, this can trigger the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the customer assignment data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Required Fields: Go to the customer master data (transaction code XD02 for change or XD03 for display) and ensure that all required fields in the customer assignment section are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to customer-vendor integration. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for customer and vendor integration.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check for inconsistencies between the customer and vendor data. Ensure that the data is synchronized and consistent.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify customer assignment data. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Use Transaction Code CVI: You can also use transaction code CVI to check for any issues related to customer-vendor integration and to perform necessary corrections.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to CVI and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation on Customer-Vendor Integration for detailed guidelines on maintaining customer and vendor data.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CVIV_UI171 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.