What is message type in SAP (BC-XI - Exchange Infrastructure)?

SAP Term: message type

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Interface object that defines the root element of a message. You use a message to exchange data between systems. A message type has exactly one data type that defines the structure of this data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A message type is a definition of the structure of a message in SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI). It defines the data elements and their sequence in an XML document. Message types are used to define the structure of messages exchanged between two systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Message types are used to define the structure of messages exchanged between two systems. They are used to ensure that the data elements in a message are in the correct order and format. Message types can be created using the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) development environment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a message type, it is important to ensure that all data elements are in the correct order and format. This will ensure that the message is correctly interpreted by both systems. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on message types, please refer to the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) documentation.