How To Fix QC329 - Recipient address has not been defined in the partner profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Recipient address has not been defined in the partner profile

What causes this issue?

The certificate recipient must be defined in the partner profiles for
the IDoc interface when sending a certificate electronically.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain a partner profile in the IDOc interface for the desired
recipient.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC329 - Recipient address has not been defined in the partner profile ?

  The SAP error message QC329, which states "Recipient address has not been defined in the partner profile," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other forms of data exchange where partner profiles are used to define communication parameters between different systems or organizations.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined recipient address for the partner profile associated with the transaction you are trying to execute. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The partner profile for the recipient may not be created or may not be active.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the partner profile may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly the address or communication method.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being sent may not be correctly mapped to the partner profile.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings that prevent the system from identifying the recipient.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC329 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the partner profile for the recipient is correctly set up and active.
  Ensure that the correct message type is included in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Define Recipient Address:
  
  In the partner profile, ensure that the recipient address is defined correctly. This includes checking the communication method (e.g., IDoc, EDI, etc.) and ensuring that the necessary parameters are filled in.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to send is correctly mapped to the partner profile. This can be checked in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  If you are using EDI, ensure that the communication settings (like ports) are correctly configured in transaction WE21 (Ports).
  
  
  
  Test Communication:
  
  Use transaction WE19 to test the IDoc or EDI message to ensure that it can be sent successfully to the recipient.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EDI team for any specific configurations that may be required for your setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Ports
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  Common EDI Terms:
  
  Partner Profile: Configuration that defines how data is exchanged with a specific partner.
  Message Type: The type of data being sent (e.g., orders, invoices).
  IDoc: Intermediate Document, a standard SAP format for data exchange.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QC329 error in SAP. If the problem persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.