How To Fix FIN_EDI064 - No partner found in our system: sender EIKTO &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_EDI - Messages for the EDI interface in FIN

• Message number: 064

• Message text: No partner found in our system: sender EIKTO &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_EDI064 - No partner found in our system: sender EIKTO &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message FIN_EDI064 indicates that the system could not find a valid partner for the sender specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes, where the system expects to find a partner profile for the sender of the EDI message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The sender (in this case, EIKTO) does not have a corresponding partner profile set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the sender ID being used in the EDI message.
  Inconsistent Data: The sender ID may not match the expected format or may not be recognized due to changes in the partner's details.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) in SAP.
  Verify if the sender ID (EIKTO) is listed and correctly configured.
  If it is missing, you will need to create a new partner profile for the sender.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile does not exist, create it by entering the necessary details such as partner type, partner number, and communication method.
  Ensure that the profile is activated and correctly configured for the relevant message type.
  
  
  
  Verify Sender ID:
  
  Double-check the sender ID in the EDI message to ensure it is correct and matches the ID in the partner profile.
  If there is a discrepancy, correct the sender ID in the EDI message or update the partner profile accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  Ensure that the communication settings (like the logical system) are correctly set up in transaction BD54 (Logical Systems) and that they correspond to the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Test EDI Communication:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the EDI communication to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  BD54: Logical Systems
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI configuration and partner profile setup for more detailed instructions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIN_EDI064 error and ensure that the EDI communication functions correctly.