How To Fix EA607 - EDI: Sender partner type in control record is default

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 607

• Message text: EDI: Sender partner type in control record is default

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.IDoc>IDoc</> control record does not contain a sender
partner type.

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 inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA607 - EDI: Sender partner type in control record is default ?

  The SAP error message EA607, which states "EDI: Sender partner type in control record is default," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when there is an issue with the partner profile configuration in the EDI setup. This error indicates that the sender partner type in the control record is set to a default value, which is not valid for processing the EDI message.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Profile Configuration: The partner profile for the sender may not be correctly set up in the SAP system. This can happen if the partner type (e.g., vendor, customer) is not defined or is set to a default value that the system does not recognize.
  Missing or Incorrect Control Record: The control record for the EDI message may be missing necessary information or may have incorrect values.
  Inconsistent Partner Type: The partner type defined in the EDI message does not match the expected partner type in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 to check the partner profiles.
  Ensure that the sender partner type is correctly defined and matches the expected configuration for the EDI message being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Control Record:
  
  Check the control record for the EDI message. You can do this by using transaction code WE02 or WE05 to analyze the EDI messages.
  Ensure that the sender partner type is correctly populated and not set to a default value.
  
  
  
  Update Partner Type:
  
  If the partner type is incorrect, update it in the partner profile or the control record as necessary.
  Make sure that the partner type corresponds to the correct logical system and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the EDI message processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: EDI Message Display
  WE05: EDI Message Monitoring
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on EDI configuration for detailed steps on setting up partner profiles and control records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to EDI processing and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EA607 error and ensure that your EDI messages are processed correctly.