How To Fix OA631 - Assign a logical name for the partner application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Assign a logical name for the partner application

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You can select this name freely here.
This logical name allows you to communicate with different physical
applications depending on the frontend platform used. A different
communication method is used for each frontend platform.
,,,Platform | Communication method
,,,-------------------+---------------------
,,,Windows/Windows NT | OLE 2.0 automation
,,,OS/2 | OpenDoc
,,,Apple Macintosh | AppleScript
You can assign physical applications to this logical name in the SAP
ArchiveLink application maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA631 - Assign a logical name for the partner application ?

  The SAP error message OA631, which states "Assign a logical name for the partner application," typically occurs in the context of configuring communication between different systems or applications in SAP, particularly when dealing with ALE (Application Link Enabling) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) setups.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a logical name for a partner application to be defined, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured. This logical name is essential for identifying the partner system in communication processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA631 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Logical System:
  
  Go to transaction code SALE (or SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to ALE -> Basic Settings -> Logical Systems.
  Ensure that the logical system for the partner application is defined. If it is not, create a new logical system.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System to Client:
  
  After defining the logical system, you need to assign it to the appropriate client.
  In the same configuration area, go to Assign Logical System to Client and ensure that the logical system is linked to the correct client.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Check the partner profiles for the relevant logical system. Ensure that the partner type and logical name are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  If the communication involves RFC (Remote Function Call), ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SM59 to check the RFC connections and ensure they are active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SALE: For ALE configuration.
  WE20: For maintaining partner profiles.
  SM59: For checking RFC connections.
  SPRO: For accessing the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring ALE and EDI.
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional insights or patches.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance, as they may need to check system logs or configurations in more detail.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OA631 error and ensure proper communication between your SAP systems.