How To Fix VJ042 - IDoc not created - no valid partner agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VJ - Nachrichten für ALE/IDOC aus SD-Bereich

• Message number: 042

• Message text: IDoc not created - no valid partner agreement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VJ042 - IDoc not created - no valid partner agreement ?

  The SAP error message VJ042, which states "IDoc not created - no valid partner agreement," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the partner profiles in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid partner agreement for the IDoc processing, which is necessary for the successful creation and transmission of IDocs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The partner profile for the sender or receiver may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Partner Type: The partner type (e.g., Logical System, Customer, Vendor) may not be correctly set up.
  Invalid Message Type: The message type being used may not be defined in the partner profile.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the IDoc settings between the sender and receiver systems.
  Inactive Partner Profile: The partner profile may be inactive or not properly maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 to check the partner profiles for both the sender and receiver.
  Ensure that the correct partner type is selected and that the necessary message types are included.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile does not exist, create a new one with the appropriate settings.
  If it exists but is incorrect, update it to include the necessary message types and settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical Systems:
  
  Ensure that the logical systems are correctly defined in transaction code WE21 and that they match the configurations in the partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Message Types:
  
  Ensure that the message type being used is correctly defined in the partner profile and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Test IDoc Processing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Settings:
  
  Check the IDoc settings in transaction code WE30 to ensure that the IDoc type is correctly defined and that it matches the configurations in the partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definitions
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on IDoc processing and partner profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VJ042 error and successfully create IDocs in your SAP system.