How To Fix B1249 - This message type belongs to object method &.&.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 249

• Message text: This message type belongs to object method &.&.

What causes this issue?

This message type is a generated message type for an object method
(BAPI).

System Response

Termination

How to fix this error?

Maintain the object method directly (create method).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1249 - This message type belongs to object method &.&. ?

  The SAP error message B1249, which states "This message type belongs to object method &.&.," typically indicates that there is an issue related to the message type being used in a specific context, often in relation to Business Object (BO) methods in SAP Business Workflow or Business Object Processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type you are trying to use is not associated with the object method you are working with. This can happen if the message type is not defined for the specific business object or method.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or business object settings, leading to the system not recognizing the message type for the specified method.
  Missing or Inactive Object Method: The object method that you are trying to use may not be active or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and check the configuration of the business object and its methods.
  Ensure that the message type you are trying to use is correctly defined for the object method in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Method:
  
  In the same transaction (SWO1), verify that the object method is active and correctly configured.
  If the method is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs in the context of a workflow, check the workflow definition to ensure that the correct message types are being used and that they are properly linked to the corresponding object methods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific business object and its methods to ensure you are using the correct message types.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant methods to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  
  
  Business Object Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the specific business object and its methods by reviewing the documentation available in the SAP system.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.