How To Fix R3217 - ALE partner &1 has multiple different ports

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: ALE partner &1 has multiple different ports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3217 - ALE partner &1 has multiple different ports ?

  The SAP error message R3217 indicates that there is a configuration issue with the Application Link Enabling (ALE) partner profile. Specifically, it means that the specified partner (identified by &1) has been defined with multiple different ports, which can lead to confusion in communication between systems.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Port Definitions: The partner profile for the specified partner has been configured with more than one port for the same logical system. This can happen if the configuration was not done correctly or if there were changes made to the partner profile without proper updates to the ports.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the partner profiles across different systems, leading to multiple ports being defined for the same partner.
  Transport Issues: If the partner profiles were transported from one system to another, it is possible that the transport did not include all necessary configurations, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the partner profile for the specified partner (the one indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Review the ports defined for this partner. Ensure that there is only one port defined for the logical system.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Ports:
  
  If you find multiple ports defined, remove the duplicates and keep only the correct port that should be used for communication.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that the partner profile is consistent across all systems involved in the ALE communication. If you have multiple systems (e.g., Development, Quality, Production), make sure the partner profiles are aligned.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the partner profile was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included. If not, you may need to manually adjust the partner profiles in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the ALE communication to ensure that the error is resolved and that data can be exchanged successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE05: IDoc List
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and EDI for more detailed information on configuring partner profiles and ports.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R3217 error and ensure proper communication between your SAP systems.