How To Fix B1491 - The BAPI does not support packet processing in the current release

B1491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 491

• Message text: The BAPI does not support packet processing in the current release

What causes this issue?

In this release the BAPI cannot process packets, it can only process
single IDocs.

System Response

The BAPI-IDoc cannot be processed further.

How to fix this error?

Change the process code in inbound processing for the partner system
&v1& under message type &v2& in the <DS:TRAN.WE20>partner profile</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1491 - The BAPI does not support packet processing in the current release ?

  The SAP error message B1491 indicates that the BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) you are trying to use does not support packet processing in the current release of SAP. This typically occurs when you are attempting to call a BAPI in a way that is not compatible with its design or the version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  BAPI Version: The BAPI you are trying to use may not have been designed to handle packet processing. Packet processing allows multiple records to be processed in a single call, which some BAPIs do not support.
  SAP Release: The version of SAP you are using may not support packet processing for the specific BAPI. This can happen if the BAPI was introduced in a later version or if it has been deprecated.
  Incorrect Usage: The BAPI might be called incorrectly, such as trying to pass multiple records when it only supports single record