What is message type in SAP (BC-SRV-ARL - ArchiveLink)?

SAP Term: message type

• Component: BC-SRV-ARL

• Component Name: ArchiveLink

• Description: The communications between the SAP system and the archive system. Message types can be subdivided as follows: Request messages which categorize the request type such as display or retrieve an archived document Confirmations, the replies to request messages

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• Key Concepts: 
  Message type is a component of the ArchiveLink interface in SAP. It is used to define the type of document that is being exchanged between two systems. It is also used to determine the format of the document and how it should be processed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Message types are used to define the type of document that is being exchanged between two systems. This can be done by setting up a message type in the ArchiveLink interface. The message type can then be used to determine the format of the document and how it should be processed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a message type, it is important to ensure that all necessary information is included in the message type definition. This includes the document type, format, and processing instructions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on message types and how to set them up, please refer to SAP Help documentation on ArchiveLink.