How To Fix B1009 - Partner profile missing for recipient & & &, message type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Partner profile missing for recipient & & &, message type &

What causes this issue?

For message type &v4&, a partner profile could not be found for the
recipient with partner type &v1&, partner number &v2& and partner role
&v3& .
The partner profile specifies the technical path on which the recipient
can be reached, and whether dispatch is immediate or via a background
job.

How to fix this error?

In ALE or EDI Customizing, maintain an output partner profile for the
above recipient and message type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1009 - Partner profile missing for recipient & & &, message type & ?

  The SAP error message B1009 indicates that there is a missing partner profile for the specified recipient and message type in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Application Link Enabling (ALE) communication. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration to send or receive messages between partners.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common cause is that the partner profile for the specified recipient (e.g., a vendor, customer, or another system) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may exist, but it might not be correctly configured for the specific message type being used.
  Message Type Not Supported: The message type specified in the error may not be supported for the recipient in the partner profile.
  Logical System Issues: The logical system for the sender or receiver may not be correctly defined or may not match the configuration in the partner profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the partner profile for the recipient is created and active.
  Ensure that the correct message type is included in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile is missing, create a new one by selecting the appropriate partner type (e.g., Logical System, Customer, Vendor).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, update it to include the necessary message types and settings.
  
  
  
  Check Message Type:
  
  Ensure that the message type specified in the error is supported and correctly configured in the partner profile.
  You can check the message type settings in transaction code WE81 (Message Types).
  
  
  
  Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations) and that they match the configuration in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Message Types
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  WE02: EDI Audit Log (to check for errors in EDI processing)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring partner profiles and EDI/ALE settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or EDI/ALE support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1009 error and ensure proper communication between the involved partners.