How To Fix BS_SOA_COMMON072 - Outbound Message &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_SOA_COMMON - Common/generic messages for business suite service enabling

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Outbound Message &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_SOA_COMMON072 - Outbound Message &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message BS_SOA_COMMON072 indicates that an outbound message with a specific identifier (denoted as &1) could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when the system is trying to send a message that has not been properly defined or is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The outbound message may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables or settings.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process trying to access the message may not have the necessary authorizations to view or send the message.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the message from being found.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the outbound message configuration exists in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SOAMANAGER for web services, or the relevant configuration in PI/PO).
  Validate Message Type: Ensure that the message type referenced in the error message is correctly defined and active in the system.
  Transport Check: If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the outbound message.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Recreate the Message: If the message is indeed missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SOAMANAGER, SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages), and SLG1 (for logs).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Process Integration and Process Orchestration for best practices in configuring outbound messages.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or PI/PO team for further investigation.