How To Fix E0309 - EDI: This type of processing is not supported for transmission medium 'A'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: EDI: This type of processing is not supported for transmission medium 'A'

What causes this issue?

Processing of NAST records with the transmission medium 'A' is only
supported for function modules with the 3.0 interface.

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?

Contact your system administration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0309 - EDI: This type of processing is not supported for transmission medium 'A' ?

  The SAP error message E0309, which states "EDI: This type of processing is not supported for transmission medium 'A'," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when there is an issue with the configuration or the type of processing being attempted for the specified transmission medium.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Transmission Medium: The error indicates that the processing type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified transmission medium 'A'. In SAP, transmission medium 'A' usually refers to the use of EDI via the SAP Application Link Enabling (ALE) framework.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the EDI settings, such as the partner profile, message type, or the processing type defined for the EDI communication.
  
  
  Unsupported Message Type: The message type you are trying to process may not be supported for the specified transmission medium.
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The settings in the partner profile (e.g., the message type, output type, or processing type) may not align with the expected configuration for the transmission medium.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile: Review the partner profile settings in transaction code WE20. Ensure that the correct message type and processing type are defined for the transmission medium 'A'.
  
  
  Verify Message Type: Ensure that the message type you are trying to send or receive is supported for the transmission medium you are using. You may need to consult the SAP documentation or your EDI provider for the correct configurations.
  
  
  Adjust Processing Type: If the processing type is not compatible, you may need to change it to a supported type. This can be done in the partner profile settings.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the overall EDI configuration in your SAP system, including the settings in transaction codes WE21 (Port Definition) and WE30 (IDoc Types). Ensure that everything is set up correctly for the intended EDI communication.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the EDI communication works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the following transaction codes for EDI configuration:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on EDI and ALE for detailed information on configuring and troubleshooting EDI processes.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EDI specialist for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0309 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.