How To Fix E0043 - Outbound partner profile does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Outbound partner profile does not exist

What causes this issue?

An outbound partner profile could not be found with the following key:
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This involves key fields of table EDPO3:
- RCVPRT partner type of receiver
- RCVPRN partner number of receiver
- RCVPRO partner function of receiver
- KAPPL application for message conditions
- KSCHL message
- AENDE change message flag

How to fix this error?

Please check the outbound parameters of the partner profiles.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0043 - Outbound partner profile does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E0043, which states "Outbound partner profile does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Application Link Enabling (ALE) when the system is unable to find a valid outbound partner profile for the specified partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common cause is that the outbound partner profile for the specified logical system or partner is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Wrong Logical System: The logical system specified in the message may not match any existing partner profiles.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the outbound partner profile for the relevant partner is created and active.
  Ensure that the correct message type and process code are defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile does not exist, create a new one by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the necessary details, including the partner type, partner number, and relevant message types.
  Ensure that the outbound parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical system name used in the partner profile matches the one used in the configuration.
  You can check the logical system settings in transaction BD54.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the partner profile was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by triggering the outbound process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  BD54: Maintain Logical Systems
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE02: EDI Audit Log (to check for errors in EDI processing)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring EDI/ALE and partner profiles.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or EDI support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E0043 error and ensure that the outbound partner profile is correctly configured in your SAP system.