How To Fix XMS_ADM201 - Pipeline without pipeline elements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Pipeline without pipeline elements

What causes this issue?

The pipeline has no pipeline elements.

System Response

No executable process steps have been defined for the pipeline. No XML
messages can therefore be processed with the pipeline.

How to fix this error?

Delete the pipeline or define the corresponding pipeline elements.
If the pipeline is not required, it can be deleted from the list
directly using the function <ZK>Delete</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM201 - Pipeline without pipeline elements ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM201: Pipeline without pipeline elements typically occurs in the context of SAP's Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) when there is an issue with the configuration of a pipeline in the messaging system. This error indicates that a pipeline has been defined, but it does not contain any elements or components that can process messages.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Pipeline Configuration: The pipeline has been created but no processing elements (like adapters, mappings, or routing rules) have been added to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the pipeline settings, leading to the absence of necessary components.
  Transport Issues: If the pipeline is supposed to receive messages from a transport layer, issues in the transport configuration can lead to this error.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been recently upgraded or migrated, some configurations may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pipeline Configuration:
  
  Go to the Integration Directory or the relevant configuration area in SAP PI/PO.
  Verify that the pipeline is correctly configured and contains the necessary elements (like sender/receiver agreements, message mappings, etc.).
  If the pipeline is empty, add the required processing elements.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transport settings are correctly configured and that the pipeline is set to receive messages from the appropriate source.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Pipeline:
  
  If the pipeline configuration seems corrupted or incomplete, consider deleting the existing pipeline and recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look into the system logs for any related errors that might provide additional context or clues about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring pipelines and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the pipeline to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that messages can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.