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 Guide).
  Navigate to Basic Settings > Logical Systems > Define Logical Systems and create a new entry if necessary.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System:
  
  Ensure that the logical system is assigned to the appropriate client. This can be done in transaction SCC4 (Client Administration).
  Check if the logical system is assigned to the correct client and that it is not marked as "not modifiable."
  
  
  
  Check AIF Configuration:
  
  If you are using AIF, check the configuration in transaction AIF to ensure that the sender logical system is correctly specified in the interface configuration.
  Review the interface mapping and ensure that the sender logical system is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during IDoc processing, check the IDoc type and ensure that the sender logical system is specified in the IDoc control record.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SALE: Logical System Configuration
  SCC4: Client Administration
  AIF: Application Interface Framework Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring logical systems and AIF settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EBDR043 error and ensure that the sender logical system is properly configured in your SAP environment.