How To Fix BC_BOR661 - &1 is not a valid message type

BC_BOR661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BC_BOR - BC Training (All Courses)

• Message number: 661

• Message text: &1 is not a valid message type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BC_BOR661 - &1 is not a valid message type ?

  The SAP error message BC_BOR661 indicates that the specified message type is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of Business Object Repository (BOR) or when working with Business Workflow in SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Message Type: The message type specified in the workflow or business object is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or an incorrect reference.
  
  Configuration Issues: The message type may not be defined in the system or may not be properly configured in the relevant business object.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Type: Verify that the message type you are using is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction SWO1 (Business Object