How To Fix /AIF/GENERATORS013 - Basic type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/GENERATORS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Basic type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/GENERATORS013 - Basic type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/GENERATORS013 Basic type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when the system is unable to find a specified basic type in the IDoc or message type configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing objects, or issues with the transport of objects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Type: The specified basic type (e.g., IDoc type) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the AIF interface may reference a basic type that is not correctly defined or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the basic type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: The basic type may exist in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Basic Type Existence:
  
  Use transaction WE30 to check if the basic type exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction AIF and check the configuration settings for the interface that is generating the error. Ensure that the basic type is correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Objects:
  
  If the basic type is supposed to be in the system but is missing, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport containing the basic type was successful.
  If necessary, re-transport the objects from the source system.
  
  
  
  Namespace Check:
  
  Ensure that the basic type is in the correct namespace and that your configuration is pointing to the right namespace.
  
  
  
  Activate Basic Type:
  
  If the basic type exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it using transaction WE30 or WE31.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to AIF and IDoc processing for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE31: IDoc Segment Development
  AIF: Application Interface Framework Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.