How To Fix EDATEX235 - Data exchange process for service provider does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Data exchange process for service provider does not exist

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a DATEX task:
Process:,,,,,,,,&v1&
Ext. service provider.:,,&v2&
Own service provider.:,,&v3&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

A DATEX definition must already exist before you can create a task for
the DATEX process and service provider, (own service provider).

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the DATEX definition for service provider &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX235 - Data exchange process for service provider does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX235 indicates that there is an issue with the data exchange process for a service provider that does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or data exchange processes where the system is trying to access or process data related to a specific service provider that has not been defined or configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The service provider may not be set up in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data: The data being processed may reference a service provider that has been deleted or is inactive.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the service provider ID or name in the configuration or in the data being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the service provider data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO) and verify that the service provider is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters for the service provider are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it references a valid and active service provider.
  Look for any discrepancies in the service provider ID or name.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Service Provider:
  
  If the service provider is missing, you may need to create a new entry for it in the system.
  If it has been deactivated, consider reactivating it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data exchange process has the necessary authorizations to access the service provider data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., EDI, IDoc processing) for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Port Definition), and WE30 (IDoc Types) to manage EDI configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to EDATEX235 for known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EDATEX235 error message in SAP.