How To Fix W_1002 - No partner profile (port) has been maintained for ref. ship-to party &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_1 - Message Class for WPOSA

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No partner profile (port) has been maintained for ref. ship-to party &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_1002 - No partner profile (port) has been maintained for ref. ship-to party & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_1002 No partner profile (port) has been maintained for ref. ship-to party &
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when the system tries to send an IDoc or message to a partner (usually a customer or vendor) but cannot find a partner profile (also called a port) maintained for the referenced ship-to party in the partner profiles configuration.
  
  Partner profiles define how and where messages (IDocs, EDI, ALE) are sent or received.
  The ship-to party is a business partner involved in the transaction, often the recipient of goods or services.
  If the system cannot find a partner profile for the ship-to party, it cannot determine the communication parameters (like port, partner type, message type) to send the message.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During outbound processing of IDocs or messages related to sales documents, deliveries, or shipments.
  When the system tries to send an EDI message or ALE distribution to the ship-to party.
  In scenarios where partner profiles are maintained for sold-to parties but missing for ship-to parties.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Partner Profile for Ship-to Party:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Check if a partner profile exists for the ship-to party number.
  If not, create a new partner profile for the ship-to party.
  Assign the correct partner type (e.g., KU for customer).
  Maintain the port (logical system or communication channel) for the partner.
  Define the message types and processing parameters as required.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Sometimes, the system uses partner determination procedures to find the partner.
  Ensure that the ship-to party is correctly determined and linked in the sales or delivery document.
  
  
  
  Verify Port Configuration:
  
  Use transaction WE21 to check if the port assigned to the partner profile is correctly configured.
  The port defines the communication method (file, tRFC, XML, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the ship-to party master data is correctly maintained.
  Sometimes, the ship-to party number used in the document might be incorrect or missing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Message Control (NACE):
  
  If the message is triggered via output determination, check the output type configuration.
  Ensure that the output type is correctly linked to the partner profile.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This is a warning message (W_1002), so the process might continue but the message will not be sent.
  If the message is critical, this warning should be resolved to ensure proper communication.
  Partner profiles are essential for EDI/ALE communication in SAP.
  The ship-to party is often overlooked because many configurations focus on the sold-to party.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  No partner profile (port) maintained for referenced ship-to party
  
  
  Cause
  Missing partner profile for ship-to party in WE20
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain partner profile and port for ship-to party in WE20
  
  
  Transactions
  WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Ports), NACE (Output Types), VD01/VD02 (Customer Master)
  
  
  Impact
  Outbound messages/IDocs to ship-to party not sent
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact steps in WE20 or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!