How To Fix /MVA/AMVIAMSG160 - IIS: Answer/correction (&1) received; process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMVIAMSG -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: IIS: Answer/correction (&1) received; process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMVIAMSG160 - IIS: Answer/correction (&1) received; process ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMVIAMSG160 typically relates to issues in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with the Integration of SAP APO with SAP ERP systems. The message indicates that an answer or correction has been received, but there may be issues with the processing of that information.
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The error can occur due to discrepancies between the data in the SAP ERP and the data in the SAP APO system. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete master data, such as material master records or location data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent it from processing the incoming data correctly.
  Communication Problems: Issues in the communication between the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems, such as network problems or incorrect settings in the RFC (Remote Function Call) connections.
  Process Interruption: The process may have been interrupted or not completed successfully, leading to incomplete data being sent or received.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify that the data in both the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems is consistent. This includes checking material master data, location data, and any other relevant master data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the APO system are correct. This includes checking the settings for the integration model and ensuring that all necessary data is included.
  Monitor Communication: Check the communication logs between the SAP ERP and SAP APO systems to identify any issues. Ensure that the RFC connections are correctly configured and that there are no network issues.
  Reprocess the Message: If the error is due to a temporary issue, you may be able to reprocess the message. This can often be done through transaction codes like /MVA/AMVIAMSG or similar, depending on your system configuration.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /MVA/AMVIAMSG for monitoring messages and /SAPAPO/OM17 for checking the integration model.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for APO and integration scenarios to understand the expected data flow and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and error messages to facilitate troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.