How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR011 - IDoc type can not be determined (Message type is not unique)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: IDoc type can not be determined (Message type is not unique)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR011 - IDoc type can not be determined (Message type is not unique) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR011: IDoc type can not be determined (Message type is not unique)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitor or the IDoc processing system tries to determine the IDoc type for a given message type, but finds multiple IDoc types assigned to the same message type. In other words, the message type is not uniquely linked to a single IDoc type in the system.
  This ambiguity prevents the system from deciding which IDoc type to use for processing the inbound or outbound IDoc.
  
  Background:
  
  In SAP, a Message Type (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC) is linked to one or more IDoc Types (basic types).
  Normally, each message type should be uniquely assigned to one IDoc type for a given direction (inbound or outbound).
  If multiple IDoc types are assigned to the same message type for the same direction, the system cannot determine which IDoc type to use.
  
  
  Common Scenarios Leading to This Error:
  
  Customizing inconsistencies in transaction WE82 (Assign Message Type to IDoc Type).
  Multiple entries for the same message type with different IDoc types for the same direction (inbound or outbound).
  Transport or system copy issues where customizing got duplicated or corrupted.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in partner profiles (WE20).
  
  
  How to Check:
  
  Go to transaction WE82.
  Enter the message type that causes the error.
  Check if there are multiple IDoc types assigned to this message type for the same direction (inbound or outbound).
  Also check the partner profile (WE20) to see which message type and IDoc type are expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Ensure uniqueness: Make sure that for each message type and direction, only one IDoc type is assigned.
  Remove duplicates: Delete or correct duplicate entries in WE82.
  Adjust partner profiles: Verify and correct the partner profile settings in WE20 to match the unique message type and IDoc type assignment.
  Transport corrections: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and correct the customizing in the target system.
  Consistency check: Run consistency checks for IDoc configuration.
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Sometimes, the same message type can be linked to different IDoc types for different message directions (inbound vs outbound). This is allowed.
  The error specifically arises when the system cannot decide which IDoc type to use for the same message type and same direction.
  If you have custom IDoc types, ensure they are properly assigned and documented.
  After corrections, test the IDoc processing again.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR011: IDoc type can not be determined (Message type is not unique)
  
  
  Cause
  Multiple IDoc types assigned to the same message type and direction
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure unique assignment in WE82; correct partner profiles in WE20; remove duplicates
  
  
  Transactions
  WE82 (Message type to IDoc type assignment), WE20 (Partner profiles)
  
  
  
  
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