How To Fix SXMSF161 - Name &1 value &2 extracted

SXMSF161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Name &1 value &2 extracted

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SXMSF161 - Details

• The SAP error message SXMSF161 typically indicates that a specific value has been extracted from the message processing framework, and it is often related to issues in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) environment. This message can occur in various scenarios, such as when dealing with message mappings, message processing, or when handling specific data types.
  
  Cause:
  The error message SXMSF161 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Mapping Issues: The value being extracted may not conform to the expected format or data type defined in the mapping.
  Configuration Errors: There may be misconfigurations in the integration scenario, such as incorrect settings in the communication channels or message mappings.
  Message Structure Changes: If the structure of the incoming or outgoing messages has changed and the mappings have not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Runtime Errors: There may be runtime issues in the processing of the message, such as missing or