How To Fix SDX403 - Error in port definition; see the long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDX - Mass Data Transfer Workbench Using BAPIs

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Error in port definition; see the long text

What causes this issue?

In the file port definition &v1&, you have to use the function module
'DX_EDI_PATH_CREATE' to determine the outbound file.
This is the only way to ensure that the outbound IDocs are passed from
the SAP system to the file <(><<)>file name>.dxo when a file with data
is created, and then transformed to inbound IDocs in the file <(>
<<)>file name>.

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?

Change the port definition using transaction <DS:TRAN.WE21>WE21</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDX403 - Error in port definition; see the long text ?

  The SAP error message SDX403, which indicates "Error in port definition; see the long text," typically arises in the context of SAP's IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing or when dealing with communication between different systems, such as when using ALE (Application Link Enabling) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Port Configuration: The port defined for the communication might not be set up correctly. This could involve incorrect parameters or missing configurations.
  Missing Logical System: The logical system associated with the port may not be defined or may not match the expected configuration.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings, such as incorrect RFC destinations or communication settings.
  IDoc Type Issues: The IDoc type being used may not be correctly associated with the port or may not be defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SDX403 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Port Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE21 (IDoc Ports) and verify the configuration of the port that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the port is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System:
  
  Check if the logical system is correctly defined in transaction code BD54 (Maintain Logical Systems).
  Ensure that the logical system associated with the port is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review RFC Destinations:
  
  Use transaction code SM59 to check the RFC destinations related to the port.
  Ensure that the RFC destination is correctly configured and that the connection is working.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Type:
  
  Ensure that the IDoc type being used is correctly defined and associated with the port.
  You can check this in transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) and ensure that the IDoc type is active.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction code SLG1 to view application logs related to IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text of the error message for any specific guidance or additional details that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE21: IDoc Ports
  BD54: Maintain Logical Systems
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  WE30: IDoc Types
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the SDX403 error in your SAP system.