How To Fix E0207 - IDoc type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 207

• Message text: IDoc type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

IDoc type &v1& does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the Possible entries pushbutton to display the IDoc types available
and choose the one you require.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0207 - IDoc type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E0207, which states that "IDoc type & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified IDoc type in the repository. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  IDoc Type Not Defined: The IDoc type specified in the message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the IDoc type has not been created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the IDoc processing may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for an IDoc type that is not available.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: If the IDoc type is in a specific namespace, it may not be accessible due to authorization or configuration issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Type: Verify that the IDoc type exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) to check if the IDoc type is defined.
  Create/Activate IDoc Type: If the IDoc type does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction WE30 or activate it if it is in a development environment.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) to ensure that the correct IDoc type is being referenced for the relevant partner profile.
  Transport Check: If the IDoc type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Namespace Verification: If the IDoc type is in a specific namespace, ensure that the necessary authorizations are in place and that the namespace is correctly configured in your system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types - Create/Change/Display
  WE20: Partner Profiles - Maintain
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IDocs and ALE (Application Link Enabling) for more detailed information on IDoc processing and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc types and error E0207.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.