How To Fix /PF1/MSG_MBC004 - Message type &1 determined for MBC message &2

/PF1/MSG_MBC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_MBC -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Message type &1 determined for MBC message &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_MBC004 - Message type &1 determined for MBC message &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_MBC004 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the message type and the MBC (Message-Based Communication) message in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to message processing or communication between different components or systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type specified in the system may not be valid or recognized for the MBC message being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MBC settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the message type configuration.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format or structure, leading to the system being unable to determine the correct message type.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are causing the message type determination to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (transaction codes like SPRO) and verify that the