How To Fix E0021 - EDI: Inbound process code '&' does not exist

E0021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: EDI: Inbound process code '&' does not exist

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while processing an inbound <DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDoc</>.
The process code &V1& was determined from the partner profile. However,
a process type was not found for this process code. The process type
controls the conversion of the IDoc into an SAP document.

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
Check the settings in 'Process code (in)'.

<DS:TRAN.WE42>Execute function</>
ENDIF
Check the inbound parameters of the partner profile.

<DS:TRAN.WE20>Execute function</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0021 - EDI: Inbound process code '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E0021, which states "EDI: Inbound process code '&' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when the system is unable to find a specified inbound process code. This can happen during the processing of inbound EDI messages, such as orders, invoices, or other documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Code: The specified inbound process code does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a typo in the EDI message.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the EDI message and the SAP process code may not be set up correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The EDI subsystem may not be properly configured to recognize the process code.
  Transport Issues: If the process code was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported to the relevant system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Code Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE42 (for inbound process codes) and verify if the process