How To Fix /IWXBE/CORE188 - Outbound topic '&1' does not exist and cannot be used as outbound binding

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWXBE/CORE -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Outbound topic '&1' does not exist and cannot be used as outbound binding

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE188 - Outbound topic '&1' does not exist and cannot be used as outbound binding ?

  The SAP error message /IWXBE/CORE188 Outbound topic '&1' does not exist and cannot be used as outbound binding typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with messaging systems, particularly when working with the SAP Event Mesh (formerly known as SAP Enterprise Messaging). This error indicates that the specified outbound topic does not exist in the messaging system, which prevents the system from establishing an outbound binding to that topic.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Topic: The specified outbound topic (&1) has not been created in the messaging system.
  Incorrect Topic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when specifying the topic.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the topic.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be correctly set up to point to the right messaging system or topic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create the Topic: Ensure that the outbound topic exists in the messaging system. If it does not exist, create it using the appropriate tools or interfaces provided by the messaging system.
  Verify Topic Name: Double-check the topic name in your configuration to ensure it matches exactly with what is defined in the messaging system.
  Check Permissions: Verify that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access the topic. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both SAP and the messaging system.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that they are correctly set up to connect to the messaging system and that the topic is correctly referenced.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the documentation for the messaging system you are using for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Event Mesh Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Event Mesh to understand how to create and manage topics.
  Messaging System Documentation: If you are using a specific messaging system (like Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.), consult its documentation for details on topic management and permissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Look at the application logs or traces in SAP to gather more context about when and why the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully establish the outbound binding to the desired topic.