How To Fix SXMSF198 - An interface name in the filter list is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SXMSF -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: An interface name in the filter list is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SXMSF198 - An interface name in the filter list is empty ?

  The SAP error message SXMSF198 indicates that there is an issue with the filter list in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) or Process Integration (PI) configuration. Specifically, it means that one of the interface names in the filter list is empty, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Misconfiguration: An interface name was not specified in the filter list when configuring a message mapping or interface mapping.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the manual entry of the interface names, leading to an empty entry.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, the transport might have failed to include certain interface names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Filter List:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in the Integration Directory (ID) or the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR).
  Review the filter list for the specific mapping or interface where the error occurred.
  Ensure that all entries in the filter list are valid and that there are no empty fields.
  
  
  
  Correct the Configuration:
  
  If you find any empty interface names, remove them or replace them with the correct interface names.
  Save the changes and activate the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI for monitoring messages and SXMB_IFR for interface monitoring.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring interfaces and mappings in SAP PI/XI.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SXMSF198 error and ensure that your interface configurations are correctly set up.