How To Fix 6X171 - User name not maintained in partner data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6X - Financial Assets Management rollover messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: User name not maintained in partner data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6X171 - User name not maintained in partner data ?

  The SAP error message 6X171: "User name not maintained in partner data" typically occurs when there is an issue with the user data associated with a partner function in the system. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving partner profiles, such as when trying to send or receive messages in IDoc processing or when working with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing User Name: The user name for the partner function is not maintained in the partner profile.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to find the user name.
  User Not Assigned: The user may not be assigned to the relevant partner function in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the relevant partner profile and check the settings for the partner function.
  Ensure that the user name is correctly maintained in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Maintain User Name:
  
  If the user name is missing, you can add it by editing the partner profile.
  Make sure to save the changes after updating the user name.
  
  
  
  Verify User Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user is correctly assigned to the partner function.
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  If you are working with IDocs or EDI, ensure that the communication settings are correctly configured.
  Verify that the message type and process codes are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by triggering the process that caused the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on partner profiles and user maintenance.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify partner profiles.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system-specific settings that need to be addressed.