How To Fix WZRE_ALE_OUT006 - Partner Number of Sender has not been specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_OUT - EDI Messages: Outbound Processing

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Partner Number of Sender has not been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_OUT006 - Partner Number of Sender has not been specified ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZRE_ALE_OUT006: Partner Number of Sender has not been specified:
  
  Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_OUT006 - Partner Number of Sender has not been specified
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during ALE (Application Link Enabling) or IDoc processing when the system tries to send an IDoc but cannot find the partner number for the sender in the partner profile configuration.
  In SAP ALE/IDoc communication, each partner (sender or receiver) must be defined with a partner number in the partner profiles (transaction WE20). The partner number uniquely identifies the business partner in the communication.
  If the sender partner number is missing or not maintained in the partner profile, the system cannot determine who is sending the IDoc, resulting in this error.
  
  Where it Happens:
  
  When sending IDocs from SAP to an external system or another SAP system.
  During ALE distribution model processing.
  When the system tries to determine the sender partner number for outbound IDocs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles (Transaction WE20):
  
  Go to transaction WE20.
  Under Partner Profiles, check if the Sender Partner is maintained.
  If not, create a new partner profile for the sender with the correct partner type (e.g., LS - Logical System).
  Ensure the partner number corresponds to the logical system name or the partner identification used in the distribution model.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical System Name (Transaction SALE):
  
  Go to transaction SALE or BD54.
  Check if the logical system name is correctly maintained and matches the partner number in WE20.
  The logical system name is often used as the partner number for sender or receiver.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Model (Transaction BD64):
  
  Verify that the distribution model is correctly maintained.
  Ensure the sender logical system is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Assign Logical System to Client (Transaction SCC4):
  
  Make sure the logical system is assigned to the client in which the IDoc is generated.
  Go to SCC4, select your client, and check the logical system assignment.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Processing Program or Custom Code:
  
  If the IDoc is triggered via custom code or a program, ensure the sender partner number is passed or determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the partner profile, reprocess the IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Partner Type: Usually, the sender partner type is LS (Logical System).
  Partner Number: This is often the logical system name.
  Transaction WE20: Used to maintain partner profiles.
  Transaction BD64: Used to maintain the distribution model.
  Transaction SALE: Used to maintain logical systems.
  Transaction SCC4: Used to assign logical systems to clients.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error
  WZRE_ALE_OUT006: Partner Number of Sender has not been specified
  
  
  Cause
  Sender partner number missing in partner profile (WE20)
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain sender partner profile in WE20 with correct partner number and type
  
  
  Related Transactions
  WE20, BD64, SALE, SCC4
  
  
  Context
  ALE/IDoc outbound processing
  
  
  
  
  If you maintain the sender partner profile correctly and ensure the logical system assignments are consistent, this error should be resolved.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!