How To Fix VE576 - No communication type found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 576

• Message text: No communication type found

What causes this issue?

No communication type was determined for the communication strategy
&v1& for the address specified.
This applies to the following address data:
Address number: &v2&
Personnel number: &v3&
Adress cateory: &v4&

System Response

The output cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Determine which communication types are contained in communication
strategy &v1&.
Data should exist for the specified address for at least one of these
communication types.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE576 - No communication type found ?

  The SAP error message VE576 "No communication type found" typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with communication between SAP systems and external systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid communication type for the specified transaction or process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The communication type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for EDI or IDoc processing have not been completed.
  Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the communication may not be set up correctly, or the communication type may not be assigned to the partner profile.
  Invalid Message Type: The message type being used may not have a corresponding communication type defined in the system.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer settings that prevent the system from recognizing the communication type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the partner profile for the relevant partner is correctly configured and that the communication type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Communication Type:
  
  Use transaction code WE81 to check if the communication type is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new communication type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code WE82 to check the mapping of message types to communication types.
  Ensure that the message type you are using is correctly linked to a communication type.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary EDI settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Check the configuration in transaction codes like WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE31 (IDoc Segments) to ensure that the IDoc structure is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Layer Configuration:
  
  If you are using a transport layer (like ALE), ensure that the transport layer settings are correctly configured and that the necessary connections are established.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EDI and communication types for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Communication Types
  WE82: Message Type to Communication Type Mapping
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE31: IDoc Segments
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging to trace the process and identify where the communication type is failing to be recognized.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VE576 error in your SAP system.