How To Fix IDOC_ADAPTER656 - Select a partner entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_ADAPTER - Messages for the IDoc Adapter

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Select a partner entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER656 - Select a partner entry ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_ADAPTER656 ("Select a partner entry") typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing when the system cannot find a valid partner profile for the specified message type or IDoc type. This can happen during the outbound or inbound processing of IDocs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common cause is that there is no partner profile defined for the sender or receiver in the system for the specific message type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may be incorrectly configured, or the message type may not be linked to the correct partner.
  IDoc Type Issues: The IDoc type being processed may not have a corresponding partner profile.
  Logical System Issues: The logical system may not be correctly defined or may not match the configuration in the partner profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the partner profile for the sender and receiver is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the message type and IDoc type are correctly assigned to the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Define Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction SALE (or SPRO for customizing).
  Check that the logical system names match those used in the partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Message Types:
  
  Ensure that the message type being used in the IDoc is correctly configured in the partner profile.
  If necessary, create or modify the partner profile to include the required message type.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Configuration:
  
  Check the IDoc configuration in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE31 (IDoc Segments) to ensure that the IDoc type is correctly defined and that all segments are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  Use transaction WE02 to monitor IDocs and check for any additional error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE31: IDoc Segments
  WE02: IDoc Monitoring
  SALE: Logical System Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on IDoc processing and partner profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc processing and partner profiles.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDOC_ADAPTER656 error and ensure that your IDoc processing works smoothly.