How To Fix E0887 - Unknown message type & for partner &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Unknown message type & for partner &

What causes this issue?

The EDI message &v1& could not be allocated a logical message type.
This message is used for partner &v2& in client &v3&.

System Response

The EDI message &v1& was entered temporarily as a logical message
type in the partner profiles.
The entry ensures that the processing works, but is not a
permissible logical message.

How to fix this error?

Revise the partner profiles for the partner &v2& in client &v3& and
also adapt your translator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0887 - Unknown message type & for partner & ?

  The SAP error message E0887, which states "Unknown message type & for partner &," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or other forms of data communication between different systems or partners. This error indicates that the system has encountered a message type that it does not recognize for the specified partner.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being sent or received is not defined in the system for the specified partner.
  Configuration Issues: The partner profile (WE20) may not be correctly configured to handle the specified message type.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping for the message type in the IDoc or EDI configuration may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Partner Profile Issues: The partner profile may not include the necessary settings for the message type, or the message type may not be activated for that partner.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the sending and receiving systems regarding the message type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Profile: Go to transaction WE20 and verify the partner profile for the partner in question. Ensure that the message type is correctly defined and activated.
  Define Message Type: If the message type is not defined, you may need to create it in transaction WE81 (for EDI) or ensure it is correctly configured in the relevant IDoc or EDI settings.
  Review Mapping: Check the mapping for the message type in transaction WE60 or WE30 to ensure it is correctly set up.
  Update Configuration: If necessary, update the configuration to include the correct message type for the partner.
  Test Communication: After making changes, test the communication again to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific details related to the message type and partner configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Message Types
  WE60: IDoc Documentation
  WE30: IDoc Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for additional details that may help diagnose the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E0887 error message in your SAP system.