How To Fix WP404 - Communication profile does not exist for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Communication profile does not exist for plant &

What causes this issue?

The communication profile assigned to plant &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The relevant communication record cannot be created at POS - interface
outbound processing. The relevant SAP document cannot be posted in the
SAP system in POS - interface inbound processing.

How to fix this error?

Define the relevant <DS:SIMG.W_DF_VK_0140.SIMG_OPOS>Communication
profile</> or assign the plant an existing <DS:TRAN.WB02>Communication
profile</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP404 - Communication profile does not exist for plant & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP404 - Communication profile does not exist for plant &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to find a communication profile assigned to a specific plant, but no such profile exists or is maintained for that plant. Communication profiles are used in SAP to define how the system communicates with external systems or devices (e.g., for Plant Maintenance, Production, or other integration scenarios). If the profile is missing or incorrectly assigned, the system cannot proceed with the communication or related process.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During integration processes involving plants, such as sending or receiving data via ALE/IDoc, EDI, or other communication interfaces.
  When configuring or executing Plant Maintenance or Production orders that require communication profiles.
  During the setup or execution of workflows or interfaces that depend on plant-specific communication settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the communication profile exists for the plant:
  
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the configuration path where communication profiles are maintained.
  Typically, communication profiles for plants are maintained under:
  Logistics Execution -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Communication -> Define Communication Profile
  
  Or in Plant Maintenance/Production integration settings depending on the module.
  
  
  
  Assign or create the communication profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, create a new communication profile for the plant.
  If it exists but is not assigned to the plant, assign the correct profile to the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify plant master data:
  
  Check the plant master data (transaction OX10 or SPRO) to ensure the communication profile is correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Check related configuration:
  
  For ALE/IDoc scenarios, verify partner profiles and distribution model settings.
  For EDI, check the communication channel and partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport changes if needed:
  
  If you create or modify communication profiles in a development system, ensure the changes are transported to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  The error message text:
  
  "Communication profile does not exist for plant &"
  
  The ampersand (&) will be replaced by the plant code in the actual message.
  
  
  Communication profiles define parameters such as message types, communication methods, and partner details.
  
  
  This error is often encountered in scenarios involving integration between SAP and external systems or between different SAP modules.
  
  
  Always check the customizing settings and master data consistency when facing this error.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or unassigned communication profile for the specified plant.
  
  
  Solution
  Create or assign the correct communication profile to the plant via SPRO or master data.
  
  
  Transactions
  SPRO (customizing), OX10 (plant master), WE20 (partner profiles), BD64 (distribution model)
  
  
  Related Areas
  ALE/IDoc, EDI, Plant Maintenance, Production Integration, Logistics Execution
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or module where this error occurs, I can give more tailored guidance.