How To Fix VN032 - Maintain outgoing EDI-connection data for partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN - Nachrichtensteuerung

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Maintain outgoing EDI-connection data for partner &

What causes this issue?

The system could not locate the EDI partner agreements (outbound) for
partner &v1&.

System Response

You cannot use transmission medium 'EDI' with this partner.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the EDI partner agreements for partner &v1&. Make sure to
create entries for output control as well as for outbound parameters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VN032 - Maintain outgoing EDI-connection data for partner & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VN032: "Maintain outgoing EDI-connection data for partner &":
  
  Error Message
  VN032: Maintain outgoing EDI-connection data for partner &
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to send an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) message to a partner, but the outgoing EDI connection data for that partner is missing or incomplete in the system.
  In other words, the partner master record does not have the necessary EDI connection details maintained, which are required for the outbound EDI communication.
  
  Explanation
  
  SAP uses partner profiles to manage EDI communication.
  For outbound EDI messages, the system needs connection data such as the communication method (e.g., file, RFC, IDoc, etc.), port, and other relevant parameters.
  If this data is not maintained for the partner, the system cannot send the EDI message, resulting in this error.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the outgoing EDI connection data for the partner in the system.
  Steps:
  
  
  Go to Partner Profile Maintenance:
  
  Transaction code: WE20
  
  
  
  Select the Partner:
  
  Find the partner number mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Maintain Outbound Parameters:
  
  Under the partner profile, go to the Outbound Parameters section.
  Ensure that the outbound parameters for the relevant message type are maintained.
  This includes specifying the Message Type, Receiver Port, and Process Code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Ports:
  
  Check the port defined in the outbound parameters.
  Transaction code: WE21
  Ensure the port is correctly configured for the communication method (e.g., file port, RFC port).
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Master Data:
  
  Sometimes, the partner master data (transaction XK01/VD01/BP) may need to have EDI-related fields maintained, such as the EDI indicator or communication details.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After maintaining the data, test the outbound EDI message again.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is common in scenarios where new partners are added but the EDI setup is incomplete.
  It can also occur if the partner profile or port configuration was accidentally deleted or changed.
  Make sure that the message type and process code are correctly assigned and consistent with the EDI message being sent.
  For more detailed troubleshooting, check the EDI logs in transaction WE02 or WE05.
  
  
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  Error
  VN032: Maintain outgoing EDI-connection data for partner &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete outgoing EDI connection data for the partner
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain partner profile outbound parameters and port configuration (WE20, WE21)
  
  
  Related T-codes
  WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Ports), WE02/WE05 (EDI Monitoring)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific configuration steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!