How To Fix VE574 - No communication strategy specified for external transmission

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 574

• Message text: No communication strategy specified for external transmission

What causes this issue?

No communication strategy has been entered in the output record for the
'external transmission' transmission medium.

System Response

The output record is incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Enter a communication strategy in either the condition record or the
Customizing settings for output type &v1&.
A communication type is determined using the communication strategy.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE574 - No communication strategy specified for external transmission ?

  The SAP error message VE574 "No communication strategy specified for external transmission" typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with external communication methods in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine how to communicate with an external system because no communication strategy has been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The communication strategy for the specific message type or partner profile has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile may not be set up correctly, or the necessary communication settings are not assigned.
  Message Type Not Supported: The message type being processed may not have a defined communication strategy.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data related to the communication setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VE574 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the partner profile for the relevant partner is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the communication method (e.g., EDI, IDoc, etc.) is specified.
  
  
  
  Define Communication Strategy:
  
  In the partner profile, ensure that the communication strategy is defined for the relevant message type.
  If necessary, create or modify the communication strategy using transaction code WE21 (Port Definition).
  
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code WE81 to check the message types and ensure that they are correctly configured for external transmission.
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to send has a corresponding communication strategy.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Settings:
  
  Check the EDI settings in transaction code WE60 to ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for the message type and partner.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EDI team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  WE60: EDI Documentation
  WE81: Message Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking the application logs (transaction code SLG1) or enabling tracing for EDI to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VE574 error in your SAP system.