How To Fix B1055 - Message type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Message type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1055 - Message type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message B1055, which states "Message type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a message type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Type: The specified message type is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the message type was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The message type may be incorrectly configured or misspelled in the relevant settings.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Namespace Issues: If you are using a custom message type, it may not be properly registered in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) or WE81 (Message Types)