How To Fix VE581 - Several active receivers found for partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Several active receivers found for partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE581 - Several active receivers found for partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message VE581, which states "Several active receivers found for partner &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's IDoc processing or when dealing with ALE (Application Link Enabling) configurations. This error indicates that the system has identified multiple active receivers for a given partner profile, which can lead to ambiguity in message routing.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Partner Profiles: There may be multiple partner profiles configured for the same logical system or partner, leading to confusion about which one to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the partner profiles in transaction WE20 may not be set up correctly, causing the system to find multiple active receivers.
  IDoc Type or Message Type Conflicts: If there are multiple configurations for the same IDoc type or message type, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were made in the configuration and not properly transported across systems, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 and check the partner profiles for the partner in question. Ensure that there is only one active receiver for the specific IDoc type or message type.
  If there are multiple entries, determine which one is correct and deactivate or delete the others.
  
  
  
  Review Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined and that there are no duplicates in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Message Types:
  
  Verify that the message types and IDoc types are correctly configured and that there are no conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check to ensure that all necessary configurations were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies between the development and production environments.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again 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 ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuring partner profiles and troubleshooting IDoc issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VE581 error in your SAP system.