How To Fix RSAR121 - IDoc & is not of inbound processing type (change)

RSAR121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 121

• Message text: IDoc & is not of inbound processing type (change)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR121 - IDoc & is not of inbound processing type (change) ?

  The SAP error message RSAR121 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) is not of the expected inbound processing type, specifically that it is not a "change" type IDoc. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to process an IDoc that is expected to be of a certain type but does not meet that requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Type Mismatch: The IDoc being processed is not of the expected type. For example, if the system expects a change type IDoc (e.g., ORDCHG for order changes) but receives a different type (e.g., ORDERS for order creation), this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration in the IDoc processing settings may not align with the IDoc type being sent.
  Data Issues: The data in the IDoc may not conform to the expected structure or type, leading to processing errors.
  Inconsistent Partner Profiles: The partner profiles (WE20) may not be set up correctly to handle the specific IDoc