How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_CP139 - Error: Recipient port &1 is not of type "file"

/ISDFPS/PM_CP139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_CP -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Error: Recipient port &1 is not of type "file"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP139 - Error: Recipient port &1 is not of type "file" ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_CP139 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a recipient port in the context of the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) system. Specifically, the error states that the recipient port specified is not of the expected type "file". This typically occurs when you are trying to send a message to a file-based communication channel, but the recipient port is not correctly set up to handle file operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Port Configuration: The recipient port you are trying to use is not configured as a file port. It may be configured as a different type (e.g., HTTP, IDoc, etc.).
  Misconfiguration in the Integration Flow: The integration flow (iFlow) may be incorrectly set up, leading to the selection of an inappropriate port type.
  Transport Protocol Mismatch: The transport protocol defined in the sender or receiver channel does not match the expected file protocol.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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