How To Fix B1101 - Message type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Message type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified message type does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing message type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1101 - Message type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message B1101, which states "Message type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Workflow or when dealing with message types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a message type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Type: The specified message type has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the configuration where the message type is being referenced.
  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.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the message type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (for IDoc types) or WE81 (for message types) to check if the message type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., WE81 for message types).
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the configuration or the code where the message type is being referenced to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the message type was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the message type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type you are working with to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Maintenance
  WE81: Message Type Maintenance
  WE82: Message Type to IDoc Type Mapping
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific message type you are dealing with.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or workflow that is generating the error to identify where the message type is being called.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.