How To Fix /SPE/MSG_HANDLING008 - No Outbound Message type is Maintained in the Dispatching Table.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/MSG_HANDLING -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No Outbound Message type is Maintained in the Dispatching Table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/MSG_HANDLING008 - No Outbound Message type is Maintained in the Dispatching Table. ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/MSG_HANDLING008 No Outbound Message type is Maintained in the Dispatching Table typically occurs in the context of SAP's message handling framework, particularly when dealing with outbound messages in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is no outbound message type defined in the dispatching table for the specific scenario you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the outbound message type has not been configured in the dispatching table. This can happen if the necessary settings were not completed during the setup of the message handling framework.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type you are trying to use may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dispatching Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for message handling (this may vary based on your specific implementation).
  Look for the dispatching table settings and ensure that the outbound message type you are trying to use is maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Outbound Message Type:
  
  If the outbound message type is missing, you will need to create or maintain it in the dispatching table.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly linked to the appropriate application and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type:
  
  Check if the message type you are using is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  You can use transaction WE81 to view the message types and ensure that the one you are trying to use is present.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scenario again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, WE81, and WE82 for message type management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to message handling and dispatching for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.