How To Fix E0337 - EDI: Inbound partner profile does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 337

• Message text: EDI: Inbound partner profile does not exist

What causes this issue?

An inbound partner profile could not be found with the following key:
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This involves the key fields of table EDP21:
-SNDPRN partner number of sender
-SNDPRT partner type of sender
-SNDPFC partner function of sender
-MESTYP logical message type
-MESCOD logical message code
-MESFCT logical message function
-TEST test flag

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 check the inbound partner profiles.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0337 - EDI: Inbound partner profile does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E0337, which states "EDI: Inbound partner profile does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when the system is unable to find a valid inbound partner profile for processing incoming EDI messages. This can happen for various reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The inbound partner profile for the specific trading partner is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Wrong Message Type: The message type being processed may not be associated with the existing partner profile.
  Logical System Issues: The logical system for the partner may not be correctly set up or linked to the appropriate client.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Check if the inbound partner profile for the specific trading partner exists. If not, create a new profile.
  Ensure that the correct message type is included in the profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the partner profile is correctly configured with the necessary parameters (e.g., message type, process code, etc.).
  Ensure that the profile is activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System:
  
  Check the logical system settings in transaction code SALE (Logical Systems).
  Ensure that the logical system for the partner is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate client.
  
  
  
  Review Message Type:
  
  Ensure that the message type being sent matches the one defined in the partner profile.
  If necessary, adjust the message type in the inbound EDI message or update the partner profile to include the correct message type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the partner profile was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  SALE: Logical System Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  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 E0337 error and ensure that your EDI processes function correctly.