How To Fix VE561 - Partner & is not an EDI partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Partner & is not an EDI partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE561 - Partner & is not an EDI partner ?

  The SAP error message VE561 indicates that the specified partner is not recognized as an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) partner in the system. This error typically occurs during the processing of EDI documents when the system cannot find the necessary partner profile for the specified trading partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The trading partner has not been set up in the system as an EDI partner.
  Incorrect Partner Number: The partner number used in the transaction may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Inactive Partner Profile: The partner profile exists but is inactive or not properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EDI settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify if the partner number in question is listed and configured as an EDI partner.
  If it is not present, you will need to create a new partner profile.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner does not exist, create a new partner profile by clicking on the "Create" button.
  Fill in the necessary details, including the partner type (e.g., "LI" for logical systems) and the relevant EDI settings.
  If the partner exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Number:
  
  Ensure that the partner number used in the transaction matches the one defined in the partner profile.
  Check for any leading or trailing spaces or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the EDI settings in transaction WE21 (Port Definition) are correctly configured.
  Check the communication method and ensure that it aligns with the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Test EDI Communication:
  
  After making changes, test the EDI communication to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on setting up EDI partners and troubleshooting EDI issues.
  
  
  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 EDI partner configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VE561 error and ensure that the trading partner is correctly set up for EDI transactions.