How To Fix 1P166 - Error in transfer item &1 to external receiver


1P166 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

  • Message number: 166

  • Message text: Error in transfer item &1 to external receiver

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P166 - Error in transfer item &1 to external receiver ?
    The SAP error message 1P166 ("Error in transfer item &1 to external receiver") typically indicates that there is an issue with the data transfer process to an external system or receiver. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the integration of SAP with other systems, data exports, or when sending data to external applications.
    Causes:
    
    Data Format Issues: The data being sent may not conform to the expected format required by the external receiver.
    Connection Problems: There may be network issues or configuration problems preventing successful communication with the external system.
    Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary permissions to send data to the external receiver.
    Mapping Errors: There could be discrepancies in the data mapping between SAP and the external system.
    Receiver Configuration: The external receiver may not be properly configured to accept the incoming data.
    Missing Data: Required fields or data elements may be missing in the transfer item.
    
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