How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER553 - Logical partner &1 already exists with partner &2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Logical partner &1 already exists with partner &2/&3/&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER553 - Logical partner &1 already exists with partner &2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER553 indicates that there is a conflict with the logical partner configuration in the IDoc adapter. Specifically, it means that a logical partner with the same identifier already exists in the system, which is causing the error when trying to process an IDoc.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Logical Partner: The logical partner you are trying to create or use already exists in the system with the same identifier.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the partner profiles or the IDoc settings that leads to the system recognizing the same logical partner multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If you have transported configurations from one system to another, it may have led to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDOC_ADAPTER553 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Logical Partners:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and check if the logical partner already exists.
  If it does, verify the details and ensure that you are not trying to create a duplicate.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the logical partner already exists and is configured correctly, you may not need to create a new one.
  If there are duplicates, you can delete or modify the unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the partner profiles are correctly set up and that there are no conflicting settings.
  Check the inbound and outbound parameters to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport request to ensure that it did not inadvertently create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  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 partner profile configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDOC_ADAPTER553 error and ensure that your IDoc processing runs smoothly.