How To Fix E0046 - No EDI partner profile found for IDoc '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No EDI partner profile found for IDoc '&'

What causes this issue?

No EDI partner profile could be found for the created IDoc &v1&.
You can find detailed information in the status record of the created
IDoc.

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?

Please maintain the neccesary partner profiles.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0046 - No EDI partner profile found for IDoc '&' ?

  The SAP error message E0046, which states "No EDI partner profile found for IDoc '&'", typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid EDI partner profile for the IDoc being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when sending or receiving IDocs in an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common cause is that there is no partner profile defined for the specific IDoc type and the partner involved in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  IDoc Type Mismatch: The IDoc type being processed may not match any of the defined partner profiles.
  Logical System Issues: The logical system settings may not be correctly defined or linked to the partner profile.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from one system to another, the partner profile may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the partner profile for the relevant partner and IDoc type exists.
  Ensure that the correct message type and IDoc type are configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile does not exist, create a new one.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, update it with the necessary details (e.g., message type, IDoc type, and communication method).
  
  
  
  Check Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction SALE (Logical System Configuration).
  Verify that the logical system is correctly assigned to the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Type:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc type being processed is correctly defined and matches the configuration in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuring partner profiles and troubleshooting IDoc issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to E0046 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E0046 error and ensure that your EDI transactions are processed correctly.