How To Fix E0044 - No outbound profile exists for partner number '&', partner type '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No outbound profile exists for partner number '&', partner type '&'

What causes this issue?

An outbound partner profile could not be found with the following key
(table EDPO1):
Partner type: &v2&
Partner number: &v1&

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 E0044 - No outbound profile exists for partner number '&', partner type '&' ?

  The SAP error message E0044 indicates that there is no outbound profile defined for a specific partner number and partner type in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other forms of data exchange where partner profiles are essential for communication.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Outbound Profile: The primary cause of this error is that the outbound profile for the specified partner number and partner type has not been created or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Configuration: The partner number or partner type may be incorrectly specified, leading to the system being unable to find the corresponding outbound profile.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data, such as missing entries in the partner profile tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Outbound Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the partner number and partner type that is causing the error.
  Check if an outbound profile exists. If not, create a new outbound profile by selecting the appropriate settings for the partner.
  Ensure that the outbound parameters (like message type, process code, etc.) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the partner number and partner type are correctly specified in the transaction or program that is generating the error.
  Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Review the configuration in the partner profile and ensure that all necessary entries are present.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the outbound communication again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles - Used to create and maintain partner profiles.
  WE21: Port Definition - Used to define ports for communication.
  WE30: IDoc Types - Used to manage IDoc types.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring partner profiles and EDI settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E0044 error and ensure that the outbound profile is correctly set up for the specified partner.