How To Fix SXMSF101 - Status of reference of message &1 is set to 'Deleted'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Status of reference of message &1 is set to 'Deleted'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF101 - Status of reference of message &1 is set to 'Deleted' ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF101 indicates that the status of a reference message in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) has been set to 'Deleted'. This typically occurs when a message has been processed or handled in a way that it is no longer available for further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Message Deletion: The message may have been explicitly deleted by a user or by a process that cleans up old or processed messages.
  Processing Errors: If there were issues during the processing of the message, it might have been marked as deleted.
  System Cleanup: Regular system maintenance or cleanup jobs may have removed the message from the system.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configurations in the message processing or routing can lead to messages being marked as deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Status: Use transaction code SXMB_MONI or SXMB_IFR to check the status of the message. This will provide more context on what happened to the message.
  Review Logs: Look at the logs for any errors or warnings that occurred during the processing of the message. This can help identify if there was a specific issue that caused the message to be marked as deleted.
  Reprocess the Message: If the message is critical and needs to be processed again, you may need to resend it or recreate it based on the original data.
  Adjust Cleanup Jobs: If the deletion is due to system cleanup jobs, consider adjusting the parameters of these jobs to retain messages longer or to prevent premature deletion.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to message processing and deletion to ensure that your system is configured correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SXMB_MONI (for monitoring messages) and SXMB_IFR (for integration framework) to manage and troubleshoot messages.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message processing in your version of SAP PI/XI.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your system's configuration for message retention and processing is aligned with your business requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.