How To Fix /PF1/MSG_MBC018 - Object of category &1 not expected for receiver ID determination

/PF1/MSG_MBC018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_MBC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Object of category &1 not expected for receiver ID determination

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_MBC018 - Object of category &1 not expected for receiver ID determination ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_MBC018 indicates that there is an issue with the receiver ID determination process in the context of a specific object category. This error typically arises in scenarios involving message processing, such as in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Business Workflow.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system encountered an object of a certain category that it did not expect during the receiver ID determination process. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the message type or the receiver determination might be incorrect or incomplete.
  Missing or Incorrect Object Category: The object category being processed may not be defined correctly in the system or may not be supported for the specific operation.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing fields or incorrect values that do not match the expected criteria for the receiver determination.
  
  
  Solution:
  To