How To Fix WZ170 - Blocked by a receiver type with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Blocked by a receiver type with errors

What causes this issue?

From a technical point of view, task calls which contain errors or
cannot be executed can also affect successful calls. The call of these
tasks is then blocked.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ170 - Blocked by a receiver type with errors ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WZ170 - Blocked by a receiver type with errors:
  
  SAP Error Message: WZ170 - Blocked by a receiver type with errors
  
  Cause:
  The error message WZ170 typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) scenarios in SAP. It indicates that the processing of an IDoc or a message is blocked because one or more receiver types (partner functions or partner profiles) associated with the message have errors.
  More specifically:
  
  When an IDoc is being processed and sent to multiple receivers (partners), if one or more receiver types have errors (e.g., incorrect partner profiles, missing configuration, or data inconsistencies), the system blocks the entire message or processing step.
  This blocking prevents the message from being processed further or sent out until the errors related to the receiver types are resolved.
  It can also occur if the receiver partner profile is not properly maintained or if the message type is not correctly assigned to the receiver.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  IDoc distribution to multiple partners where one partner’s configuration is incorrect.
  Partner profiles missing or incorrectly maintained in transaction WE20.
  Incorrect or missing message type assignment for the receiver.
  Errors in partner determination or partner function assignment.
  Issues in the EDI subsystem or ALE distribution model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WZ170 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Status and Error Details:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Look for detailed error messages or status codes related to the receiver types.
  
  
  
  Verify Partner Profiles:
  
  Go to transaction WE20.
  Check the partner profiles for the receiver types involved.
  Ensure that the partner type, message types, and process codes are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the partner profiles are active and correctly configured for inbound/outbound processing.
  
  
  
  Check Distribution Model:
  
  Use transaction BD64 to check the ALE distribution model.
  Ensure that the receiver systems and message types are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Partner Determination:
  
  Verify the partner determination procedure in the relevant application.
  Make sure the correct partner functions and partners are assigned.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the configuration, reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or manually trigger the processing.
  
  
  
  Check for Application-Specific Errors:
  
  Sometimes, the error might be due to application-level issues (e.g., sales order creation, delivery processing).
  Check application logs or error messages for further clues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WZ170 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - Display IDocs
  WE20 - Partner Profiles
  BD64 - Distribution Model
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  SM58 - Check for background job errors (if processing is asynchronous)
  
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes:
  
  Status 51: Application document not posted (often related to errors)
  Status 64: IDoc ready for dispatch
  Status 68: Error during dispatch
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on IDoc processing and partner profiles.
  SAP Notes and KBAs related to IDoc errors and partner profile configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WZ170 - Blocked by a receiver type with errors means that the IDoc or message processing is blocked because one or more receiver partner profiles or types have errors or misconfigurations. The solution involves checking and correcting partner profiles, distribution models, and partner determination settings, then reprocessing the IDoc.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, IDoc type, or scenario), I can help with more specific guidance.