How To Fix E0392 - ID type '&' not valid for this system

E0392 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 392

• Message text: ID type '&' not valid for this system

What causes this issue?

Processing with ALE is not currently supported in SAP NetWeaver ABAP.
This ID type can therefore only be used in SAP application systems.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0392 - ID type '&' not valid for this system ?

  The SAP error message E0392, which states "ID type '&' not valid for this system," typically occurs when there is an issue with the identification type being used in a transaction or program. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with master data, configuration settings, or during data uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid ID Type: The ID type specified in the transaction or program is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated configuration, or an ID type that is not supported in the current system environment.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to recognize certain ID types, especially if the system has been customized or if certain modules are not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the ID type was recently added or modified in a different environment (like development) and not properly transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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