How To Fix SXMSF159 - Prefix deleted

SXMSF159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Prefix deleted

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SXMSF159 - Details

• The SAP error message SXMSF159, which states "Prefix deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or SAP Process Integration (PI). This error is related to the message processing framework and indicates that a message prefix has been deleted, which can lead to issues in message processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Message Prefix Deletion: The error usually arises when a message prefix that is expected by the system has been deleted or is no longer available. This can happen due to configuration changes, manual deletions, or issues in the message processing logic.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the Integration Directory or the message mapping can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If there are issues with the transport of objects between different SAP systems, it may lead to missing prefixes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Integration Directory and ensure that all necessary prefixes are correctly defined and active.
  Recreate Prefix: