How To Fix B1110 - Reference message type may not have reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Reference message type may not have reference

What causes this issue?

You have tried to use a message type as a reference, which is a
referencing message type itself.

How to fix this error?

Use only message types that do not have any reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1110 - Reference message type may not have reference ?

  The SAP error message B1110, which states "Reference message type may not have reference," typically occurs in the context of message type configuration in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing or other message types in the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of message types. Specifically, it indicates that a message type is incorrectly set up to reference another message type that is not allowed to be referenced. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The message type being referenced may not be configured to allow references, or it may not exist.
  Hierarchy Issues: The message type hierarchy may be incorrectly defined, leading to a situation where a message type is trying to reference another type that is not valid.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model that prevent the reference from being