How To Fix COM_PARTNER159 - The &2 &1 may not be contacted

COM_PARTNER159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PARTNER - Partner Processing Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: The &2 &1 may not be contacted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PARTNER159 - The &2 &1 may not be contacted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PARTNER159 indicates that the system is unable to contact a specified communication partner (like a vendor, customer, or other business partner) for a particular transaction or process. This error typically arises in scenarios involving communication or integration between different systems or modules within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Configuration: The communication partner may not be correctly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the partner profile.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the communication partner.
  Inactive Partner: The partner may be inactive or not set up for the specific communication type (e.g., EDI, IDoc).
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the communication partner.
  Incorrect Communication Method: The method of communication (e.g., IDoc, RFC, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Profile: Verify the configuration of the communication partner in transaction WE20