How To Fix E0847 - Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions

What causes this issue?

For port &v1&, IDocs should be transferred with an R/2 system. The port
no longer exists in the port description table.

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?

You should create this port or use an existing port.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0847 - Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions ?

  The SAP error message E0847, which states "Port '&' does not exist in the table of port descriptions," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of communication ports in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to send IDocs, RFC calls, or other forms of communication that rely on defined ports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Port Definition: The specified port has not been defined in the system. This could happen if the port was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Port Name: The port name specified in the configuration might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the port definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the port definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Port Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code WE21 (for IDoc ports) or SM59 (for RFC destinations) and verify if the port in question exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or correct the configuration that references it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Port:
  
  If the port is missing, create a new port with the required settings.
  If the port exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it to ensure it meets the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., IDoc configuration, RFC destination settings) to ensure that the correct port is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport included all necessary objects and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the port. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE21: Maintain IDoc Ports
  SM59: RFC Destinations (Display/Maintain)
  WE20: Partner Profiles (for IDocs)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring ports and troubleshooting communication issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0847 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.