How To Fix EA533 - Short logical message type & cannot exist as a message type


EA533 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

  • Message number: 533

  • Message text: Short logical message type & cannot exist as a message type

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered the short logical message type &v1& for conversion.
    However, this name is already used for an existing logical message
    type.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    To avoid ambiguities, you should choose a name that does not correspond
    with any logical message type in the system.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA533 - Short logical message type & cannot exist as a message type ?
    The SAP error message EA533 indicates that there is an issue with a short logical message type that cannot exist as a message type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's messaging system, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or other message types in the SAP environment.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Configuration: The error often occurs when there is a misconfiguration in the message type settings. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly defined logical message type in the system. Short Logical Message Type: The message type being referenced is too short or not defined properly in the system, leading to the error. Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements that involve message types, they may not be correctly implemented or may reference non-existent message types.
    Solution: Check Message Type Configuration: Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) or WE81 (Message Types) to verify the configuration of the message types. Ensure that

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