How To Fix SXMSF013 - A receiver cannot be specified in the Integration Engine

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: A receiver cannot be specified in the Integration Engine

What causes this issue?

Either the receiver has not yet been determined in the Integration
Engine, or you are already in the receiver system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the receiver from the message filter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF013 - A receiver cannot be specified in the Integration Engine ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF013 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Integration Engine in SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO). Specifically, this error occurs when a receiver cannot be specified for a message being processed in the Integration Engine. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Receiver Determination: The system cannot find a valid receiver for the message due to missing or incorrect receiver determination settings in the Integration Directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sender or receiver communication channels may not be properly configured, leading to the inability to route messages.
  Message Mapping Issues: If the message mapping is not correctly defined, it may lead to the inability to determine the receiver.
  Invalid or Incomplete Interface: The interface used in the message may not be correctly defined or may be missing in the Integration Directory.
  Transport Protocol Issues: The transport protocol specified for the receiver might not be supported or configured correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Receiver Determination:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory and verify the receiver determination settings for the relevant scenario. Ensure that the correct receiver is defined for the message type being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Communication Channels:
  
  Check the configuration of the sender and receiver communication channels. Ensure that they are active and correctly set up to handle the messages.
  
  
  
  Validate Message Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the message mapping is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the interfaces being used. If necessary, recheck the mapping logic.
  
  
  
  Interface Configuration:
  
  Verify that the interface used in the message is correctly defined in the Integration Repository and that it is available in the Integration Directory.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Protocol:
  
  Ensure that the transport protocol (e.g., HTTP, IDoc, SOAP) is correctly configured for the receiver. If using a specific adapter, ensure that it is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs in the SAP system (transaction SXMB_MONI or SXMB_IFR) for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the message can be processed successfully without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SXMB_MONI: Message Monitoring
  SXMB_IFR: Integration Framework Runtime
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings for PI/PO.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring the Integration Engine, receiver determination, and communication channels.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SXMSF013 error in your SAP system.