How To Fix E0022 - EDI: Error process code '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 022

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

What causes this issue?

A syntax error was identified while processing an inbound
<DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDoc</>. There is no entry with the key &v1& in 'Error
process codes'. However, this process code was determined from the
table of status values (TEDS1).

How to fix this error?

Please check the 'Error process codes'.

<DS:TRAN.WE40>Execute function</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0022 - EDI: Error process code '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E0022, which states "EDI: Error process code '&' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when the system encounters a process code that it does not recognize or that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Process Code: The process code referenced in the error message is not defined in the EDI configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the EDI configuration settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the EDI message type and the process code may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or error in the data being processed that references an invalid process code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Code Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code WE42 (for inbound processing) or WE41 (for outbound processing) to check if the process code exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Review EDI Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the EDI configuration is correctly set up in transaction codes like WE20 (Partner Profiles) and WE21 (Port Definitions).
  Verify that the message type and process code are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Mapping Verification:
  
  Check the mapping of the EDI message type to the process code in transaction WE60 (for message type documentation) to ensure that the correct process code is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or EDI guidelines for your specific implementation to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs in transaction code WE02 or WE05 to get more details about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the EDI process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to EDI processing and the specific error message.
  EDI Standards: Familiarize yourself with the EDI standards being used (e.g., EDIFACT, ANSI X12) to ensure compliance with the required formats.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.