How To Fix EDI_SD018 - Standard ID of the sender partner is not defined uniquely

EDI_SD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Standard ID of the sender partner is not defined uniquely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD018 - Standard ID of the sender partner is not defined uniquely ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD018, which states "Standard ID of the sender partner is not defined uniquely," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when there is an issue with the configuration of partner profiles or the identification of sender partners in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error often arises when there are multiple entries for the same sender partner in the EDI configuration. This can happen if the same partner is defined with different standard IDs or if there are multiple records that conflict with each other.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profiles may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in identifying the sender partner.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the standard ID to the partner profile may be incomplete or incorrect, causing the system to be unable to uniquely identify the sender.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles: Go to the transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and review the