How To Fix R1066 - No usage is valid for partner &2 transaction &3 for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 066

• Message text: No usage is valid for partner &2 transaction &3 for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1066 - No usage is valid for partner &2 transaction &3 for &1 ?

  The SAP error message R1066 "No usage is valid for partner &2 transaction &3 for &1" typically occurs in the context of partner profiles and communication in SAP, particularly when dealing with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) or IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that there is no valid usage defined for the specified partner and transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The partner profile for the specified partner (identified by &2) may not be correctly set up or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type (identified by &3) may not be valid for the specified partner or may not be defined in the partner profile.
  Usage Not Defined: The usage for the partner and transaction type combination may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EDI/IDoc settings that prevent the system from recognizing the valid usage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 to check the partner profile for the specified partner (use &2).
  Ensure that the correct message type and transaction type are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type (use &3) is correctly defined and is valid for the partner.
  Check if the transaction type is supported for the specific partner in the context of the business process.
  
  
  
  Define Usage:
  
  If the usage is not defined, you may need to create or modify the partner profile to include the necessary usage for the partner and transaction type.
  Ensure that the usage is correctly assigned in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for EDI/IDoc processing to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Check for any recent changes that may have affected the partner profiles or transaction types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the communication can proceed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE60: IDoc Documentation
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner profiles, EDI, and IDoc processing.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R1066 error message in SAP.