How To Fix B2069 - The outbound port &1 does not exist for the partner &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B2 - ALE Basis tools messages

• Message number: 069

• Message text: The outbound port &1 does not exist for the partner &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B2069 - The outbound port &1 does not exist for the partner &2. ?

  The SAP error message B2069 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the outbound port for a specific partner in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Application Link Enabling (ALE) scenarios, where communication between different systems or partners is established.
  Cause:
  The error message "The outbound port &1 does not exist for the partner &2" is triggered when:
  
  The specified outbound port (identified by &1) is not defined in the system for the specified partner (identified by &2).
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings, such as the partner profile or the communication settings.
  The port may have been deleted or not properly configured in the transaction codes used for partner profile maintenance (e.g., WE20 for EDI or ALE).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (for EDI) or SALE (for ALE).
  Locate the partner profile for the partner identified in the error message (partner &2).
  Ensure that the outbound parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Outbound Port:
  
  In the partner profile, check the outbound parameters to see if the specified outbound port (port &1) is listed.
  If the port is missing, you will need to add it. Make sure to specify the correct port that corresponds to the communication method you are using (e.g., IDoc, RFC).
  
  
  
  Check Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE21 to check the configuration of the outbound port.
  Ensure that the port is correctly defined and active. If it is not defined, you may need to create a new port.
  
  
  
  Test Communication:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication to ensure that the error is resolved.
  You can use transaction codes like WE19 to simulate the sending of IDocs to verify that the configuration is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide further insight into the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profile Maintenance
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  SALE: ALE Distribution Model
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI/ALE configuration for detailed steps and best practices.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the B2069 error in your SAP system.