How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER552 - Logical partner cannot be left empty; check the proposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Logical partner cannot be left empty; check the proposal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER552 - Logical partner cannot be left empty; check the proposal ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER552, which states "Logical partner cannot be left empty; check the proposal," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing when the system is unable to determine a logical partner for the IDoc being processed. This can happen during the outbound or inbound processing of IDocs in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Logical Partner Configuration: The logical partner (also known as the logical system) is not defined in the system for the IDoc type being processed.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the logical system may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not being able to identify the logical partner.
  IDoc Type Not Mapped: The IDoc type being processed may not have a corresponding mapping to a logical partner in the system.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type associated with the IDoc may not be correctly set up in the partner profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SALE (or SPRO) and navigate to the relevant configuration for logical systems.
  Ensure that the logical system is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles:
  
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profiles for the logical system.
  Ensure that the partner profile is correctly set up for the IDoc type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify IDoc Type Mapping:
  
  Check if the IDoc type is correctly mapped to the logical partner in the partner profile.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly associated with the IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Control Record:
  
  If you are processing an inbound IDoc, check the control record of the IDoc to ensure that the logical partner is specified correctly.
  
  
  
  Test IDoc Processing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IDoc processing and configuration for more detailed guidance on setting up logical systems and partner profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc processing and logical partners.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDOC_ADAPTER552 error and ensure that your IDoc processing works smoothly.