How To Fix /SPE/INBVAL039 - The sender system type is not defined, default vendor type is taken

/SPE/INBVAL039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/INBVAL -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The sender system type is not defined, default vendor type is taken

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/INBVAL039 - The sender system type is not defined, default vendor type is taken ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/INBVAL039 indicates that the sender system type is not defined in the system configuration, and as a result, the system is defaulting to a vendor type. This error typically occurs in the context of inbound processing, particularly when dealing with IDocs or other data interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sender system type has not been defined in the relevant configuration settings. This could be due to a missing entry in the system settings or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the sender system and the expected vendor type may not be correctly configured.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not contain the necessary information to identify the sender system type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sender System Type:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the Logistics or IDoc settings).
  Check the settings for the sender system type and ensure that it is defined correctly.
  If it is not defined, create a