How To Fix B1133 - IDoc type has not been entered for message type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: IDoc type has not been entered for message type &

What causes this issue?

You have probably maintained a message type using a transaction.
However, you have not maintained an IDOC type corresponding to the
message type. The result is that there is now a message type without a
corresponding IDOC type.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can use a transaction to maintain an IDOC type for the message
type, or use a transaction to delete the message type.
It is better to create message types and IDOC types in a program only.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1133 - IDoc type has not been entered for message type & ?

  The SAP error message B1133 indicates that an IDoc type has not been specified for a given message type. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when working with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is unable to find a corresponding IDoc type for the specified message type in the configuration. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The IDoc type has not been defined for the specified message type in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being used may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the IDoc type may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If the message type is custom, the associated IDoc type may not have been created or registered properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the B1133 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) and verify if the IDoc type exists for the specified message type.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code WE81 (Message Types) to check if the message type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate IDoc type.
  Ensure that the message type is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Maintain Partner Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and check the partner profile settings for the relevant partner.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly assigned to the partner profile and that the IDoc type is specified.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including IDoc types, were included.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the message type is custom, ensure that the associated IDoc type has been created and activated.
  Check for any custom code that may be affecting the IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems. Each IDoc type corresponds to a specific structure of data.
  Message Types: Message types define the type of business document being exchanged (e.g., orders, invoices).
  Partner Profiles: Partner profiles define the communication settings for each partner in the EDI process, including the message types and IDoc types to be used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the B1133 error in your SAP system.