How To Fix EDATEX054 - No communication type copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 054

• Message text: No communication type copied

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX054 - No communication type copied ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX054: No communication type copied typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or IDoc processing. This error indicates that the system was unable to find a communication type that should have been copied during the configuration or processing of an IDoc or EDI message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The communication type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the communication type have not been maintained in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the sender or receiver may not have the correct communication type assigned.
  IDoc Type or Message Type Issues: The IDoc type or message type being processed may not have a corresponding communication type defined.
  Transport Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer that prevent the communication type from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify that the communication type is correctly defined for the relevant partner.
  Ensure that the correct message type and IDoc type are assigned to the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Configuration:
  
  Use transaction WE30 to check the IDoc type and ensure that it is correctly configured.
  Verify that the message type associated with the IDoc has a communication type defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Communication Types:
  
  Go to transaction WE81 to check the communication types and ensure that the necessary types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check EDI Configuration:
  
  Review the EDI configuration settings in transaction WE60 to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the IDoc processing to identify where the communication type is being referenced and why it is not being found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EDI and IDoc processing for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: Communication Types
  WE60: IDoc Documentation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EDATEX054 error in your SAP system.