How To Fix 69916 - Partner $ unknown as $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 916

• Message text: Partner $ unknown as $

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69916 - Partner $ unknown as $ ?

  The SAP error message "69916 Partner $ unknown as $" typically indicates that there is an issue with the partner profile configuration in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the specified partner is either not defined or incorrectly configured in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Logical System: The logical system for the partner may not be set up correctly, or the system may not recognize the partner due to a missing entry.
  Communication Settings: There may be issues with the communication settings, such as incorrect ports or protocols.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data being sent or received does not match the expected format or structure, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 to check the partner profiles.
  Ensure that the partner in question is correctly defined and that all necessary settings (like message type, process code, etc.) are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System:
  
  Ensure that the logical system for the partner is correctly defined in transaction code BD54.
  Check if the logical system is assigned to the correct client.
  
  
  
  Review Communication Settings:
  
  Check the communication settings in transaction code WE21 to ensure that the ports and protocols are correctly configured for the partner.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Types and Message Types:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc types and message types being used are correctly defined and that the partner profile supports them.
  
  
  
  Test Communication:
  
  Use transaction code WE19 to test the IDoc processing and see if you can replicate the issue with a test IDoc.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to EDI and IDoc processing for any known issues or patches that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on partner profiles and EDI configurations for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "69916 Partner $ unknown as $".