How To Fix SXMSF165 - Message ID is initial

SXMSF165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Message ID is initial

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SXMSF165 - Details

• The SAP error message SXMSF165 ("Message ID is initial") typically occurs in the context of SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) when there is an issue with message processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a message, but the message ID is not set or is empty, which is required for tracking and processing messages.
  Causes:
  
  Message ID Not Set: The message being processed does not have a valid message ID assigned to it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sender or receiver communication channels.
  Message Mapping Errors: If there are errors in the message mapping or transformation, it may lead to the message ID not being generated.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the XI/PI configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Message Flow: Ensure that the message flow is correctly configured and that the message ID is being generated at the appropriate stage