How To Fix /SCMB/BP044 - EDI Communication Profile &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/BP -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: EDI Communication Profile &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/BP044 - EDI Communication Profile &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/BP044 EDI Communication Profile &1 is unknown typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is unable to recognize or find the specified EDI communication profile. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The EDI communication profile specified in the error message may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Profile Name: The profile name provided in the error message might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified communication profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify if the EDI communication profile exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or correct the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Profile Name:
  
  Ensure that the profile name referenced in the error message is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the EDI communication profile. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EDI communication profiles for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to recognize the profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  WE21 - Port Definition
  WE30 - IDoc Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring EDI communication profiles.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EDI communication profile in SAP SCM.