How To Fix B1089 - Partner profile & & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Partner profile & & & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1089 - Partner profile & & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message B1089, which states "Partner profile & & & & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when working with IDocs. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a partner profile for the specified partner in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common reason for this error is that the partner profile for the specified partner (identified by the partner number) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Number: The partner number specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Partner Profile: The partner profile may exist but is inactive or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EDI settings or the logical system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Check if the partner profile for the specified partner exists. If it does not, create a new partner profile.
  Ensure that the partner type (e.g., "LI" for logical systems, "KU" for customers, etc.) is correctly set.
  Configure the necessary parameters, such as message types and process codes.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Number:
  
  Double-check the partner number used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  Ensure that the partner number corresponds to the correct partner type.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  If the partner profile exists but is inactive, activate it.
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like message types and outbound parameters) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Check the overall EDI configuration in transaction WE21 (Port Definition) and ensure that the ports and logical systems are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly assigned to the client in transaction SCC4.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by triggering the process that caused the error to see if it resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI and IDoc processing for more detailed configuration steps.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner profiles and EDI configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B1089 error and ensure that the partner profiles are correctly set up in your SAP system.