How To Fix XMS_ADM062 - Specify interface type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Specify interface type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM062 - Specify interface type ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM062: "Specify interface type" typically occurs in the context of SAP's integration with external systems, particularly when dealing with the SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) environments. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of the interface type for a particular configuration or operation, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The interface type (e.g., IDoc, RFC, SOAP, etc.) has not been specified in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target interfaces may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not being able to identify the interface type.
  Incomplete Setup: The integration scenario may not be fully set up, which can include missing details in the integration flow or configuration objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in the SAP PI/PO system.
  Ensure that the interface type is specified for the communication channel or integration flow you are working with.
  If you are using a specific adapter (like SOAP, IDoc, etc.), make sure that the adapter settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping configuration to ensure that the source and target interfaces are correctly defined.
  Make sure that the interface types are correctly assigned in the mapping.
  
  
  
  Complete Setup:
  
  Verify that all necessary components of the integration scenario are set up correctly.
  Ensure that all required parameters are filled in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the integration scenario to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring interfaces in SAP PI/PO.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SXMB_IFR (Integration Repository) or SXMB_MONI (Integration Engine Monitoring) to check configurations and monitor messages.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context on what might be missing or misconfigured.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or PI/PO support team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into the specific configuration of your system.