How To Fix B1090 - IDoc type could not be determined for the IDoc

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: IDoc type could not be determined for the IDoc

What causes this issue?

The IDoc passed to the ALE layer could not be processed. The
specifications passed in the control record were not correct.
The basic IDoc type (field EDIDC-IDOCTP on the outbound side or
EDI_DC-IDOCTYP on the inbound side)has not been specified for this
IDoc.
The attempt to read the basic IDoc type from table EDIDO also failed.
No table entry was found for IDoc type &v1& from field DOCTYP.

How to fix this error?

Possible error sources:
- The calling program did not provide values for the fields specified
above correctly. Make a note of the transaction in which this error
occurred and consult your ALE administrator.
- The IDoc type &v1& is not known in your system and must be
maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1090 - IDoc type could not be determined for the IDoc ?

  The SAP error message B1090 indicates that the IDoc type could not be determined for the IDoc being processed. This error typically occurs during the processing of IDocs in SAP systems, particularly when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the IDoc.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc type may not be defined in the system, or the IDoc being processed does not match any of the expected IDoc types.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type associated with the IDoc may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  IDoc Control Record Issues: The control record of the IDoc may be missing critical information, such as the message type or the IDoc type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the partner profiles (WE20) or the port settings (WE21) that are supposed to handle the IDoc.
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent may not conform to the expected format, leading to the inability to determine the IDoc type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Control Record: Review the control record of the IDoc to ensure that it contains the correct message type and IDoc type. You can use transaction WE02 or WE05 to analyze the IDoc.
  Verify Message Type Configuration: Ensure that the message type associated with the IDoc is correctly configured in the partner profile (WE20) and that it is linked to the appropriate IDoc type.
  Check IDoc Type Definition: Make sure that the IDoc type is defined in the system. You can check this in transaction WE30.
  Review Partner Profile Settings: Check the settings in the partner profile (WE20) to ensure that the correct message type and IDoc type are specified for the partner.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the IDoc processing with sample data that is known to work, to isolate whether the issue is with the data being sent.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02: Display IDoc
  WE05: IDoc List
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE30: IDoc Types
  
  
  IDoc Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific IDoc type you are working with to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the B1090 error and implement a solution to resolve it.