How To Fix E0032 - Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions

E0032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions

What causes this issue?

The system tried to read port description data for port &v1& of type
&v2&. No port of this name and type exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create this port or use an existing port.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0032 - Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions ?

  The SAP error message E0032, which states "Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of communication ports in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to send IDocs, RFC calls, or other forms of communication that rely on defined ports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Port Definition: The specified port has not been defined in the system. This could happen if the port was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Port Name: The port name specified in the configuration is incorrect or contains typographical errors.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the port definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the port definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Port Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code WE21 (for IDoc ports) or SM59 (for RFC destinations) and verify if the port