How To Fix O1817 - Vendor '&' is not defined as an exchange partner.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Vendor '&' is not defined as an exchange partner.

What causes this issue?

The field 'customer' in exchange partners vendor master record does not
contain the customer number of the exchange partner

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please enter the customer number of the exchange partner into the
master record of the vendor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1817 - Vendor '&' is not defined as an exchange partner. ?

  The SAP error message O1817, which states "Vendor '&' is not defined as an exchange partner," typically occurs in the context of electronic data interchange (EDI) or when dealing with vendor master data in SAP. This error indicates that the specified vendor is not set up correctly to participate in EDI transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Vendor Not Defined as Exchange Partner: The vendor in question has not been configured as an exchange partner in the system. This means that the necessary settings to allow for electronic communication with this vendor are missing.
  Incorrect Vendor Number: The vendor number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Missing EDI Settings: The vendor may not have the required EDI settings or partner profiles configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the O1817 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Verify that the vendor exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Define Vendor as an Exchange Partner:
  
  Use transaction code WE20 to access the partner profiles.
  Check if the vendor is listed as an EDI partner. If not, you will need to create a new partner profile for the vendor.
  Ensure that the necessary communication settings (like message types, output types, etc.) are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain EDI Settings:
  
  Ensure that the vendor has the correct EDI settings in the partner profile, including the correct message types and communication methods.
  If the vendor is supposed to receive or send EDI messages, ensure that the relevant message types (like ORDERS, INVOIC, etc.) are set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the vendor is newly created or recently modified, ensure that all changes have been transported to the relevant environment (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EDI team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  EDI Configuration: Understanding how EDI works in SAP and the necessary configurations can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to EDI and vendor setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1817 error and ensure that the vendor is properly set up as an exchange partner in your SAP system.