How To Fix O8860 - Invalid message type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Invalid message type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O8860 - Invalid message type. ?

  The SAP error message O8860, "Invalid message type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's messaging system, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or other message types in the SAP environment. This error indicates that the system has encountered a message type that is not recognized or is incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type specified in the IDoc or configuration does not exist or is misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The message type may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings for the message type are missing.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the IDoc being sent and the version expected by the receiving system.
  Transport Issues: If the message type is part of a transport request, it may not have been properly imported into the target system.
  Custom Development: If the message type is custom-developed, there may be issues in the development or registration of the message type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Message Type: Verify that the message type being used is correct. Check for any typos or incorrect configurations in the IDoc or message settings.
  Configuration Review: Go to transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE81 (Message Types) to ensure that the message type is defined and correctly configured.
  Check IDoc Status: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to check the status of the IDoc and see if there are any additional error messages or logs that provide more context.
  Review Custom Code: If the message type is custom, review the code to ensure it is correctly implemented and registered in the system.
  Transport Check: If the message type was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are present in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type or IDoc to ensure compliance with any required configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: Message Types
  WE02/WE05: IDoc Monitoring
  
  
  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 debugging the process to identify where the invalid message type is being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O8860 error and implement a solution to resolve it.