How To Fix EDI_SD009 - Party type &1 is not supported

EDI_SD009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Party type &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD009 - Party type &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD009, which states "Party type &1 is not supported," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes within the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered a party type in the EDI message that is not recognized or supported in the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Party Type: The party type specified in the EDI message does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The EDI partner profiles or the relevant configuration settings may not include the specified party type.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch between the EDI message structure and the expected structure in SAP.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the party type may not be set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Party Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify the configuration for the relevant partner type.
  Ensure that the