How To Fix VSMI042 - Received message does not contain a message ID

VSMI042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSMI - Message for Development Class VSMI

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Received message does not contain a message ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSMI042 - Received message does not contain a message ID ?

  The SAP error message VSMI042, which states "Received message does not contain a message ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP's messaging system, particularly when dealing with the integration of different systems or components, such as SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message ID: The error indicates that a message was received without a proper message ID. This can happen if the message was not formatted correctly or if there was an issue during the transmission of the message.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the sender or receiver systems, such as incorrect settings in the communication channels or message mappings.
  Network Issues: Problems in the network or middleware that prevent the message from being transmitted correctly can also lead to this error.
  Message Format: The message format might not comply with the expected structure, leading to the absence of a message ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Message Format: Ensure that the