How To Fix SPXN120 - Consumer /Provider message type &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Consumer /Provider message type &1 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN120 - Consumer /Provider message type &1 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message SPXN120 indicates that a consumer/provider message type has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when dealing with message types in the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) environments.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Message Type: The most straightforward cause is that the message type specified in the error message has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the configuration or during a cleanup process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the consumer/provider interfaces, leading to references to non-existent message types.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the target system, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Type: Verify if the message type mentioned in the error message still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (like WE30 for IDoc types or SICF for service interfaces) and checking the list of available message types.
  Recreate Message Type: If the message type has been deleted and is required, you may need to recreate it. This involves defining the message type again in the relevant configuration area.
  Adjust Configuration: If the message type is no longer needed, you may need to adjust the configuration of the consumer/provider interfaces to remove references to the deleted message type.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional information or related errors that could provide more context on the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to AIF or message types for any known issues or patches that might address this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for AIF or PI/PO for guidance on managing message types and interfaces.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SPXN120 error and implement a suitable solution.