How To Fix B1694 - Partner profile for &1 &2 &3 has been deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Partner profile for &1 &2 &3 has been deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1694 - Partner profile for &1 &2 &3 has been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message B1694 indicates that a partner profile for a specific partner type, partner number, and message type has been deactivated. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other forms of data exchange between systems.
  Cause:
  The error message B1694 is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Deactivated Partner Profile: The partner profile for the specified partner (identified by &1, &2, &3) has been manually deactivated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may not be correctly configured or may be missing necessary settings.
  System Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates may have inadvertently deactivated the partner profile.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the partner number or type being referenced in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1694 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Status:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Search for the partner profile using the partner number and type.
  Verify if the profile is marked as active. If it is deactivated, you can reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile is deactivated, you can reactivate it by selecting the profile and changing its status to active.
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like message types, outbound parameters, etc.) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the partner profile has all the required configurations for the specific message type you are trying to process.
  Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Verify that the partner number and type being used in the transaction are correct.
  Ensure that the message type being sent matches the configuration in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of reactivating a partner profile, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE02: EDI Audit Log (to check for errors in EDI messages)
  
  
  
  Message Types: Understand the specific message types that are relevant to your business processes and ensure they are correctly set up in the partner profile.
  
  
  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 identify the cause of the B1694 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.