How To Fix EDATEX313 - No external point of delivery description available

EDATEX313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDATEX - Messages for Data Exchange Processes

• Message number: 313

• Message text: No external point of delivery description available

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a data exchange process. Processing cannot be
completed because no external point of delivery description is ava
ilable.

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?

Check whether an external point of delivery description has been
specified for the point of delivery.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDATEX313 - No external point of delivery description available ?

  The SAP error message EDATEX313 ("No external point of delivery description available") typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, particularly when dealing with delivery documents. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for the external point of delivery that is required for processing the EDI message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The external point of delivery (often a location or address) may not be defined in the system. This could be due to missing master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for EDI or the specific message type may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the necessary descriptions.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how data is mapped between the SAP system and the external system, leading to missing or incorrect references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the external point of delivery is correctly defined in