How To Fix SXMSF071 - Specify the service and/or party

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Specify the service and/or party

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF071 - Specify the service and/or party ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF071 ("Specify the service and/or party") typically occurs in the context of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or SAP Process Integration (PI) when there is an issue with the configuration of the communication channels or when a required parameter is missing in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that either the service or the party is not specified in the configuration of the communication channel or the integration scenario.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of the sender or receiver in the integration process.
  Transport Protocol Issues: If the transport protocol is not correctly set up, it can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Integration Scenario: The integration scenario may not be fully defined, leading to missing parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Communication Channel Configuration:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory and check the configuration of the relevant communication channel.
  Ensure that both the service and party are correctly specified in the sender and receiver settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Integration Scenario:
  
  Ensure that the integration scenario is fully defined and that all necessary parameters are filled in.
  Check if the sender and receiver agreements are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping configuration to ensure that the correct sender and receiver interfaces are being used.
  Make sure that the mapping is correctly defined and that there are no missing elements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Protocol:
  
  Ensure that the transport protocol (e.g., HTTP, SOAP, IDoc) is correctly configured and that all required settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the communication channel to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) and SXMB_IFR (for integration framework) to analyze the messages and configurations.
  Logs: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what might be missing or misconfigured.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidelines on configuring communication channels and integration scenarios.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP PI/XI expert for further assistance.