How To Fix HRRSM00002 - ALE inbound processing: Wrong message type in func. module &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRRSM00 - Process External HR Master Data

• Message number: 002

• Message text: ALE inbound processing: Wrong message type in func. module &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRRSM00002 - ALE inbound processing: Wrong message type in func. module &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRRSM00002 indicates that there is an issue with the ALE (Application Link Enabling) inbound processing, specifically that the message type being processed is incorrect for the function module being called. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) data transfer between systems.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being sent does not match the expected message type for the function module being called. This can happen if the sender and receiver systems are not aligned in terms of the message types they are configured to handle.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ALE settings, such as incorrect distribution model settings or missing message types in the configuration.
  Data Issues: The data being sent may not conform to the expected structure or format, leading to the function module rejecting the message type.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the systems involved, the expected message types may differ.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Type: Verify that the message type being sent matches the expected message type for the function module. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and WE81 (Message Types).
  
  
  Review ALE Configuration: Ensure that the ALE configuration is correct. Check the distribution model in transaction BD64 to confirm that the message types are correctly defined and that the sender and receiver systems are properly set up.
  
  
  Check Function Module: Look at the function module mentioned in the error message to understand what message types it expects. You can do this by using transaction SE37 to view the function module.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the inbound processing with sample data that is known to be correct. This can help isolate whether the issue is with the data being sent or with the configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to ALE and HR data transfer for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that both systems are up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to ALE processing.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the inbound processing to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the failure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE81: Message Types
  BD64: Distribution Model
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ALE Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on ALE and IDoc processing for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRRSM00002 error in your SAP system.