How To Fix F2216 - Account & has not yet been agreed as being EDI partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Account & has not yet been agreed as being EDI partner

What causes this issue?

If you want to exchange data with a customer or vendor via EDI, then
they must agree to be an EDI partner. This agreement does not yet exist
for the &V1& account.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Create the agreement as being an EDI partner for the &V1& account. If
you have just changed a customer or vendor who already exists, you can
carry this out immediately.
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Otherwise define the EDI partner profile after you have created the
customer or vendor.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2216 - Account & has not yet been agreed as being EDI partner ?

  The SAP error message F2216 indicates that the specified account has not been set up as an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) partner in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to process an EDI transaction for a vendor or customer that has not been configured correctly for EDI communication.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EDI Partner Configuration: The account (vendor or customer) has not been defined as an EDI partner in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type may not be set correctly for the account.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check EDI Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify if the account in question is listed as an EDI partner.
  If not, you will need to create a new partner profile for the account.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  In WE20, create a new entry for the account or update an existing one.
  Ensure that the correct partner type (e.g., customer or vendor) is selected.
  Fill in the necessary details such as EDI message types, output types, and communication methods.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., XD02 for customers or MK02 for vendors).
  Ensure that the EDI-related fields are correctly filled out, including the EDI address.
  
  
  
  Test EDI Communication:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the EDI communication to ensure that the setup is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's EDI guidelines for specific configurations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  XD02: Change Customer (if the account is a customer)
  MK02: Change Vendor (if the account is a vendor)
  
  
  
  EDI Configuration: Ensure that your EDI settings are correctly configured in the SAP system, including the communication method (e.g., IDoc, FTP, etc.).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to EDI partner configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2216 error and successfully set up the account as an EDI partner.