How To Fix XMS_ADM029 - Invalid message ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Invalid message ID

What causes this issue?

The message cannot be identified.

System Response

The message ID 00...00 is not a valid message ID.
A message ID must be a 32 character GUID and cannot be left blank.

How to fix this error?

This is an application error. The sender application must be changed so
that it uses a valid message ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM029 - Invalid message ID ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM029: Invalid message ID typically occurs in the context of SAP's messaging system, particularly when dealing with the SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Integration (PI). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a message ID that is being referenced, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Message ID: The message ID being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the messaging system or the workflow that is trying to use the message ID.
  Transport Issues: If the message ID was supposed to be transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Deleted or Inactive Messages: The message ID may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  System Updates: Changes or updates to the system may have affected the availability of certain message IDs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Message ID: Check the message ID being used in the workflow or process. Ensure that it is correct and exists in the system.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the messaging system or workflow. Ensure that all necessary components are properly configured.
  Transport Check: If the message ID was supposed to be transported, verify that the transport was successful and that the message ID exists in the target system.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Recreate Message ID: If the message ID is missing or has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to help diagnose workflow-related issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve SAP support for further assistance.