How To Fix CVIV_VAL016 - Purchasing org &1: Conf. Control "&2" not in T163L

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVIV_VAL - Supplier (vendor) validations

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Purchasing org &1: Conf. Control "&2" not in T163L

What causes this issue?

You cannot use value &V2& in the field Conf. Control (Confirmation
Control Key) (LFM1-BSTAE) because it is not defined in customizing table
T163L.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Option 1: Enter a value that is permitted according to customizing. In
transaction BP you can find the field on the tab Purchasing Data in the
section Additional Purchasing Data (do not confuse this with the tab
with the same name).
Option 2: Change the customizing in view V_T163L (with transaction sm30)
or view cluster VC_T163G (with transaction sm34).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVIV_VAL016 - Purchasing org &1: Conf. Control "&2" not in T163L ?

  The SAP error message CVIV_VAL016 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration control for a purchasing organization in the system. Specifically, it means that the configuration control specified (identified by "&2") is not found in the T163L table for the purchasing organization identified by "&1". 
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration control specified does not exist in the T163L table, which is used to store configuration settings for purchasing organizations.
  Incorrect Configuration Control: The configuration control might have been incorrectly entered or might not be valid for the purchasing organization.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to changes in configuration that were not properly updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check T163L Table: Verify the entries in the T163L table to see if the configuration control exists for the specified purchasing organization. You can do this by using transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the table.
  Create/Update Configuration: If the configuration control is missing, you may need to create a new entry in the T163L table or update the existing configuration. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Validate Configuration Control: Ensure that the configuration control being used is valid and correctly set up for the purchasing organization. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to purchasing organization configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  T163L Table: This table contains configuration settings for purchasing organizations, including various control parameters.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration issues related to purchasing organizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.