How To Fix B1499 - Message type & is not available in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 499

• Message text: Message type & is not available in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1499 - Message type & is not available in the system ?

  The SAP error message B1499, which states "Message type & is not available in the system," typically occurs when the system is trying to process a message type that has not been defined or is not active in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with IDocs, message processing, or other communication interfaces.
  Cause:
  
  Message Type Not Defined: The specified message type has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Message Type: The message type exists but is not active or has not been properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the message type.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) or WE81 (Message Types) to check if the message type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate Message Type:
  
  If the message type exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code WE41 (for outbound messages) or WE42 (for inbound messages).
  Ensure that the message type is properly linked to the relevant IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) to ensure that the message type is correctly assigned to the relevant partner profiles.
  Verify that the settings for the message type are correct and complete.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the message type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type for any additional configuration steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: Message Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE41: Outbound Message Types
  WE42: Inbound Message Types
  
  
  
  IDoc Processing: Understanding how IDocs work in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to message types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the B1499 error and implement the necessary solution.