How To Fix ICH_BIF020 - Partner message sender: ID is missing

ICH_BIF020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICH_BIF - Outbound Message Processing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Partner message sender: ID is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICH_BIF020 - Partner message sender: ID is missing ?

  The SAP error message ICH_BIF020 with the description "Partner message sender: ID is missing" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Framework (IBF) or when dealing with business partner (BP) messages in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is expecting a sender ID for a partner message, but it is not provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sender ID: The most common cause of this error is that the sender ID for the business partner message is not specified in the configuration or during the execution of the process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the business partner settings or the integration settings that lead to the sender ID not being recognized or populated.
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data related to the business partner is incomplete or inconsistent, it may lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that handle partner