How To Fix 53338 - Message type does not exist

53338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Message type does not exist

What causes this issue?

The message type specified in the IDOC is not supported
by the inbound function module.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check in the ALE customizing system whether a different function module
must be assigned to the message type for inbound processing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53338 - Message type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "53338 - Message type does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to process a message type that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with IDocs, ALE (Application Link Enabling), or other messaging frameworks within SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Message Type Definition: The message type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the message type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the sender and receiver systems, leading to the message type not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code