How To Fix WVMI034 - No suitable partner profile found for supplier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVMI - Messages about enhancements for VMI

• Message number: 034

• Message text: No suitable partner profile found for supplier &1

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer stock and sales data to vendor &V1&. No outbound
data for message category <ls>PROACT</> (message variant and function
are empty) have been maintained in the partner profile for vendor with
partner type "LI" and function "VN".

System Response

The IDoc with the stock and sales data is not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the necessary outbound parameters in the <DS:TRAN.WE20>EDI
partner profile</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WVMI034 - No suitable partner profile found for supplier &1 ?

  The SAP error message WVMI034: No suitable partner profile found for supplier &1 typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with supplier relationships in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a suitable partner profile for the specified supplier, which is necessary for processing transactions or communications with that supplier.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Profile: The most common cause is that there is no partner profile defined for the supplier in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner profile may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Wrong Supplier Number: The supplier number (&1) may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the supplier.
  Communication Type Issues: The communication type (e.g., EDI, IDoc) may not be set up correctly for the supplier.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and verify if a partner profile exists for the supplier in question.
  If it does not exist, create a new partner profile for the supplier.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Partner Profile:
  
  If the partner profile exists but is not configured correctly, update it with the necessary details such as the message type, process code, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Supplier Master Data:
  
  Check the supplier master data in transaction MK01 or MK02 to ensure that the supplier number is correct and that all necessary information is filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Communication Type:
  
  Ensure that the communication type (e.g., EDI, IDoc) is correctly set up for the supplier in the partner profile.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to process a transaction with the supplier again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EDI team for specific configurations related to your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  MK01/MK02: Create/Change Vendor Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner profiles and EDI configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WVMI034 error and ensure that the necessary partner profiles are in place for your suppliers.