How To Fix WP040 - Correct the partner profile &1 configuration for DELIVERY message types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Correct the partner profile &1 configuration for DELIVERY message types

What causes this issue?

In the configuration for the partner profile, the process codes used for
message types DESADV/SHPCON/WHSCON do not point to the correct inbound
function module.

System Response

The POS Interface Monitor displays the IDocs processed for these message
types, but the follow-on document and error messages are missing.

How to fix this error?

Use Function modules for inbound ALE-EDI (transaction BD67) to assign
the correct function module to the corresponding process code.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Message Type,,Function Module Name
DESADV,,IDOC_INPUT_POS_DESADV or IDOC_INPUT_POS_DESADV1 (logic for Spare
Parts Enterprise)
SHPCON,,IDOC_INPUT_POS_DELVRY
WHSCON,,IDOC_INPUT_POS_DELVRY

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP040 - Correct the partner profile &1 configuration for DELIVERY message types ?

  The SAP error message WP040 indicates an issue with the configuration of the partner profile for the specified message type related to delivery. This error typically arises in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Application Link Enabling (ALE) when the system is unable to find the correct configuration for the partner profile associated with the delivery message type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Partner Profile: The partner profile for the specified partner (e.g., a vendor or customer) may not be set up correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect Message Type Configuration: The message type for delivery (e.g., DELVRY) may not be correctly configured in the partner profile.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the message type, such as the wrong logical system or incorrect output type.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is set up to use a transport layer, there may be issues with the configuration of the transport layer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Locate the partner profile for the relevant partner (e.g., customer or vendor).
  Ensure that the message type for delivery is correctly defined and that the necessary settings (like output type, message direction, etc.) are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type Settings:
  
  Check the message type settings in transaction code WE81 (Message Types) to ensure that the delivery message type is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the message type is linked to the correct process and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined in transaction code SALE (Logical Systems).
  Verify that the logical system is assigned to the correct client and that it is included in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Review Output Determination:
  
  If applicable, check the output determination settings in transaction code NACE (Output Types) to ensure that the output type for delivery is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to process a delivery message again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Message Types
  SALE: Logical Systems
  NACE: Output Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring partner profiles and message types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the WP040 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the configuration issues causing the WP040 error message in SAP.