How To Fix FD205 - Vendor & company code &; no BDC session name found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FD - EDI Messages in FI

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Vendor & company code &; no BDC session name found

What causes this issue?

The BDC batch input session name could not be determined.

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?

This error is only output if the batch input session name is
determined via a customer function. The customer function reports an
error

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FD205 - Vendor & company code &; no BDC session name found ?

  The SAP error message FD205 ("Vendor & company code &; no BDC session name found") typically occurs when there is an issue with the Batch Data Communication (BDC) session related to vendor master data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a BDC session for the specified vendor and company code.
  Causes:
  
  BDC Session Not Created: The BDC session for the vendor and company code may not have been created successfully.
  Session Deletion: The BDC session might have been deleted or not saved properly.
  Incorrect Vendor/Company Code: The vendor or company code specified may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BDC session.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the BDC processing or the underlying system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BDC Session: 
  
  Go to transaction SM35 to check if the BDC session exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Recreate the BDC Session: 
  
  If the session is missing, try to recreate the BDC session by re-running the transaction that generates the BDC data.
  
  
  
  Verify Vendor and Company Code: 
  
  Ensure that the vendor and company code you are using are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and access BDC sessions.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  Check the logs for any errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the session is not found.
  
  
  
  Technical Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BDC Overview: Batch Data Communication (BDC) is a method used in SAP to transfer data from non-SAP systems or to automate data entry into SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM35 (BDC session management) and SE37 (function module for BDC).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BDC processing that might address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FD205 error message in SAP.