How To Fix SPC02003 - Partner profile for the message &1 is not set with EDISTD as 'A'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPC02 - Messages for 2nd phase of SPEC2000

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Partner profile for the message &1 is not set with EDISTD as 'A'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPC02003 - Partner profile for the message &1 is not set with EDISTD as 'A' ?

  The SAP error message SPC02003 indicates that there is an issue with the partner profile configuration for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) messages. Specifically, it states that the partner profile for the specified message type (denoted by &1) is not set with the message type EDISTD as 'A' (which typically means "active").
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Partner Profile Configuration: The partner profile for the specified message type is not correctly configured to handle the EDI message. The message type may not be set to 'A' (active) for the relevant partner.
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Partner Profile: The partner profile may be missing entirely or may not have been set up correctly for the specific message type.
  
  
  Message Type Not Supported: The message type being referenced may not be supported or recognized in the current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the partner profile for the relevant partner.
  Check the settings for the message type indicated in the error message.
  Ensure that the message type EDISTD is set to 'A' (active).
  
  
  
  Modify or Create Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile does not exist, you may need to create a new one.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to include the necessary message type with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type:
  
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to send is supported and correctly defined in the system.
  Check the configuration in transaction WE81 (Message Types) to ensure that the message type is valid.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to send the EDI message again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EDI team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Message Types
  WE60: EDI Documentation
  
  
  
  EDI Configuration: Ensure that your EDI configuration is complete and that all necessary components (like ports, logical systems, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to EDI configurations or the error message in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPC02003 error and ensure that your EDI messages are processed correctly.