Article 5 - Customer vendor Integration

Article 5 - Customer vendor Integration


Article 5: What is Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) and why is it mandatory?

What is CVI?

Customer-Vendor Integration (CVI) is the automatic synchronization between Business Partner data and the old vendor/customer tables. It ensures both systems stay in sync.

Why is CVI mandatory in S/4HANA?

  • Backward compatibility: Old transactions still work
  • Data consistency: Changes update everywhere automatically
  • No manual sync needed: System handles it automatically

What happens during CVI?

  1. You create/change Business Partner data
  2. CVI automatically updates vendor/customer tables
  3. Both views show the same information

Do I need to configure CVI?
Yes, but it's typically done during system setup. Key steps include:

  • Define BP roles and categories
  • Map BP fields to vendor/customer fields
  • Set up synchronization rules

Troubleshooting CVI errors:

  • Check if BP role is properly assigned
  • Verify field mappings are complete
  • Ensure role category matches business function



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