How To Fix /PICM/UI007 - Notification not sent; enter a partner first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Notification not sent; enter a partner first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI007 - Notification not sent; enter a partner first ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI007 Notification not sent; enter a partner first typically occurs in the context of the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when trying to send a notification or message without specifying a partner. This error indicates that the system requires a partner (such as a business partner, customer, or vendor) to be defined before it can proceed with sending the notification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Information: The most common cause of this error is that the partner information (such as a business partner or customer/vendor) has not been entered in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the communication channels or the partner profiles in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required partner information in the transaction or interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Partner Information:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or interface where the notification is being sent.
  Ensure that you have entered the necessary partner information in the designated fields. This could include the partner type (e.g., customer, vendor) and the partner number.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 (for partner profiles) and verify that the partner profiles are correctly configured for the relevant communication.
  Ensure that the partner type and partner number are correctly set up and that they match the data being used in the notification.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP PI/PO system to ensure that all necessary settings for sending notifications are correctly configured.
  Verify that the communication channels are properly set up and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Partners:
  
  If possible, try sending the notification with a different partner to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a particular partner configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Port Definition), and SXMB_MONI (Integration Engine Monitoring) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter partner information and send notifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully send notifications in your SAP system. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.