How To Fix MW723 - Processing of message type & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 723

• Message text: Processing of message type & not defined

What causes this issue?

Processing cannot be carried out for the message type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The error can have different causes
You have renamed the message types in the SAP standard:
Change the assignments of the renamed message types in program
RWSNASTV in the FORM routine PROOF_SET_MESSAGE_TYPE to the SAP
standard message types.
You have defined new message types:
New message types cannot just be processed by the SAP standard
processing program RWSNASTV. Extensive changes are necessary. Contact
your SAP consultant.
Continuation of the current plant
Start RSNAST00 selectively, which means that you specify an area
of message types so that the message type that cannot be processed
lies outside the area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW723 - Processing of message type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message MW723 ("Processing of message type & not defined") typically occurs in the context of message processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or other message types in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined processing routine for the specified message type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the message type has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary processing routines or mappings for the message type are not defined.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was recently transported from another system, the necessary configurations may not have been included in the transport.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments related to the message type, they may not be properly implemented or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE81 to check if the message type is defined.
  Use transaction code WE30 to check the IDoc type and ensure that the message type is linked to the correct IDoc type.
  Ensure that the message type is assigned to the appropriate processing function in transaction WE42 (for outbound processing) or WE41 (for inbound processing).
  
  
  
  Define Processing Routines:
  
  If the message type is not defined, you may need to create a new entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Ensure that the necessary function modules or processing routines are implemented and activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the message type was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code associated with the message type, review it to ensure that it is functioning correctly and is properly activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE81: Message Types
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE42: Outbound Processing
  WE41: Inbound Processing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message type or IDoc processing.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugger to trace the processing of the message type and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MW723 error and ensure that the message type is properly defined and processed in your SAP system.