How To Fix ARBERP_MAP_SD160 - Outbound delivery &1 references an unsupported document type: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP_SD - Message class for SD integration

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Outbound delivery &1 references an unsupported document type: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD160 - Outbound delivery &1 references an unsupported document type: &2 ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD160 indicates that there is an issue with an outbound delivery document referencing an unsupported document type. This typically occurs in the context of integration scenarios, such as when using SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when interfacing with other systems.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Document Type: The outbound delivery document is linked to a document type that is not recognized or supported by the system or the specific configuration you are using.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the mapping or settings related to document types in the system.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain incorrect or unexpected values that do not match the expected document types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the document type referenced in the error message is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like OVL2 (for delivery document types) to review the configuration.
  
  
  
  Update Mapping:
  
  If you are using AIF or another middleware, ensure that the mapping for document types is correctly set up. You may need to add the unsupported document type to the mapping configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Outbound Delivery:
  
  Check the outbound delivery document in question to ensure it is correctly created and that all required fields are populated.
  Use transaction VL03N to display the outbound delivery and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) for managing outbound deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ARBERP_MAP_SD160 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Integration Scenarios: If you are working with integration scenarios, ensure that all components (like middleware, SAP modules, etc.) are compatible and correctly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.