How To Fix COM_LINK_PARTNER006 - Illegal value &1 for parameter &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_LINK_PARTNER - relationship product to businesspartner

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Illegal value &1 for parameter &2

What causes this issue?

The program unit &V3& is called up, with parameter &V2& having the value
&V1&. This value is not allowed.

System Response

The program is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Identify the calling program unit and check the value of the parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_LINK_PARTNER006 - Illegal value &1 for parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_LINK_PARTNER006 with the description "Illegal value &1 for parameter &2" typically occurs in the context of communication or integration scenarios, particularly when dealing with partner profiles or communication settings in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that an invalid or unexpected value has been provided for a specific parameter related to a communication link or partner profile. The parameters could relate to various settings such as:
  
  Partner type (e.g., logical system, customer, vendor)
  Communication method (e.g., IDoc, RFC, etc.)
  Specific configuration settings that do not match the expected values defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Parameter Values:
  
  Identify the specific parameter (&2) and the value (&1) that is causing the issue. This information is usually provided in the error message.
  Verify that the value provided is valid and matches the expected values defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (for IDoc partner profiles) or the relevant transaction for the communication method you are using.
  Check the configuration for the partner profile associated with the communication link. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Validate Communication Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a specific communication method (like RFC), check the configuration in transaction SM59 (RFC destinations) to ensure that the destination is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or enhancements that manipulate partner profiles or communication settings, review that code to ensure it is not introducing invalid values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific communication method or partner profile you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional error messages that may provide further insight.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Maintain Partner Profiles
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  WE21: Maintain Port Definitions (for IDocs)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.