How To Fix I10008 - Message type & cannot be processed by selected function module

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I10 - Work Management IDocs Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Message type & cannot be processed by selected function module

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I10008 - Message type & cannot be processed by selected function module ?

  The SAP error message I10008 indicates that a specific message type cannot be processed by the selected function module. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Intermediate Document (IDoc) processing, where the system is unable to handle a particular message type due to configuration or mapping issues.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Function Module: The function module selected for processing the IDoc does not support the specified message type.
  Missing Configuration: The message type may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary mappings between the message type and the function module may be missing.
  Incompatible Message Type: The message type being used may not be compatible with the expected input of the function module.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom function modules or enhancements, they may not be correctly implemented to handle the specified message type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Function Module: Verify that the function module assigned to the message type is correct and capable of processing that message type. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) or WE30 (IDoc Types).
  
  
  Review IDoc Configuration: Ensure that the IDoc type and message type are correctly configured in the system. You can check the settings in transaction WE81 (Message Types) and WE82 (Message Type to IDoc Type).
  
  
  Mapping Verification: Ensure that the mapping between the message type and the function module is correctly set up. This can involve checking the settings in transaction WE57 (Assigning Function Modules to IDoc Types).
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the IDoc processing to identify where the failure occurs. This can provide insights into whether the function module is being called correctly and if the parameters being passed are valid.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type and function module for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If there are custom developments involved, review the code to ensure it is correctly handling the message type and that there are no logical errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: Message Types
  WE82: Message Type to IDoc Type
  WE57: Assigning Function Modules to IDoc Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  IDoc Monitoring: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the I10008 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.