How To Fix CVIV_UI177 - External manufacturer & is already in use

CVIV_UI177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 177

• Message text: External manufacturer & is already in use

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CVIV_UI177 - Details

• The SAP error message CVIV_UI177, which states "External manufacturer & is already in use," typically occurs in the context of managing external manufacturers or suppliers within the SAP system. This error indicates that the external manufacturer you are trying to create or modify is already associated with another object or transaction in the system, preventing you from making the desired changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Associations: The external manufacturer you are trying to work with is already linked to existing materials, purchase orders, or other procurement documents.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent duplicate entries or modifications that could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  Locked Records: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing you from making changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Associations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME1M (Purchasing Info Records) or ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) to check if the external manufacturer is already linked to any materials or