How To Fix EBDR043 - SENDERLOGICALSYSTEM must not be initial.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBDR - Message class for External Billing Document Requests

• Message number: 043

• Message text: SENDERLOGICALSYSTEM must not be initial.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBDR043 - SENDERLOGICALSYSTEM must not be initial. ?

  The SAP error message EBDR043 with the description "SENDERLOGICALSYSTEM must not be initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when dealing with IDoc processing. This error indicates that the logical system for the sender is not defined or is missing in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender logical system is not defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the sender and receiver logical systems may not be set up correctly.
  IDoc or AIF Settings: If you are working with IDocs or AIF, the sender logical system might not be specified in the IDoc or AIF configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) and ensure that the logical system for the sender is correctly defined.
  Verify that the logical system is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Logical System:
  
  If the logical system is not defined, you can create it using transaction SALE (SAP Customizing Implementation