How To Fix E0062 - EDI: IDoc '&' does not exist; check the data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: EDI: IDoc '&' does not exist; check the data

What causes this issue?

You tried to open the <DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDoc</> with number &v1& for
reading or processing. However, there is no IDoc with this number.

How to fix this error?

Please check the data passed to the EDI interface.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0062 - EDI: IDoc '&' does not exist; check the data ?

  The SAP error message E0062 indicates that an IDoc (Intermediate Document) with a specific identifier does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) when the system is trying to process an IDoc that it cannot find.
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Not Created: The IDoc may not have been created due to an error in the preceding process.
  IDoc Deletion: The IDoc might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Incorrect IDoc Number: The IDoc number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  IDoc Status: The IDoc may be in a status that prevents it from being processed (e.g., it might be in a status of "error" or "in process").
  Data Transfer Issues: There could be issues with the data transfer between systems, leading to the IDoc not being available in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Creation: Verify if the IDoc was created successfully. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction (e.g., WE02 or WE05) to see if the IDoc exists.
  Review Logs: Look at the application logs or IDoc processing logs to identify any errors that occurred during the IDoc creation or processing.
  Correct IDoc Number: Ensure that the IDoc number being referenced is correct. If it was mistyped, correct it and try again.
  Reprocess IDoc: If the IDoc exists but is in an error status, you may need to reprocess it. Use transaction codes like WE19 (test tool for IDocs) to simulate the processing of the IDoc.
  Check System Configuration: Ensure that the EDI configuration is set up correctly, including partner profiles and message types.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the IDoc should exist but does not, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system issues or data transfer problems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE05: IDoc Monitoring
  WE19: Test IDoc Processing
  
  
  IDoc Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with IDoc status codes to understand the state of the IDoc (e.g., 03 for "data passed to port", 51 for "error").
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on EDI and IDoc processing for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0062 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.