How To Fix EEDMIDEGRID004 - &1 is not of service type distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMIDEGRID - Grid Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 is not of service type distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMIDEGRID004 - &1 is not of service type distribution ?

  The SAP error message EEDMIDEGRID004 indicates that a specific object (usually a service or a function) is not of the expected service type "distribution." This error typically arises in the context of middleware or integration scenarios, particularly when dealing with SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Service Type: The object you are trying to use is not defined as a distribution service in the system. This could happen if the service was incorrectly configured or if the wrong service type is being referenced.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the middleware settings, such as incorrect mappings or service definitions.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the service or if the service has been updated but the references have not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If the service was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Service Type: Verify that the service you are trying to use is indeed defined as a distribution service. You can do this by checking the service definitions in the relevant configuration area of SAP.
  Review Configuration: Go through the middleware configuration settings to ensure that all services are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies in the service types.
  Update References: If there have been changes to the service, ensure that all references to the service in your configurations are updated to reflect the current state.
  Transport Configuration: If the service was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations were also transported and that the target system is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the middleware you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) or SPRO (for configuration) to investigate further.
  Logs: Review logs in the SAP system to gather more context about the error, which can help in diagnosing the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for more tailored assistance.