How To Fix E0441 - Enter a valid combination of basic type and extension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Enter a valid combination of basic type and extension

What causes this issue?

An entry with the key &v2& is to be inserted in table
&v1&.
However, basic type &v3& cannot be combined with extension &v4&.

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?

Please enter a valid combination.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0441 - Enter a valid combination of basic type and extension ?

  The SAP error message E0441, which states "Enter a valid combination of basic type and extension," typically occurs in the context of SAP's IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the basic type and the extension type being used in the IDoc.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Combination: The basic type and extension type specified do not match or are not compatible. Each basic type can have specific extensions, and using an incorrect combination will trigger this error.
  Missing Extension: The extension type may not be defined for the specified basic type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc settings or the message type that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc types were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Basic and Extension Types:
  
  Verify that the basic type and extension type you are using are compatible. You can do this by checking the IDoc types in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) or WE81 (Message Types).
  Ensure that the extension is correctly defined for the basic type in the system.
  
  
  
  Review IDoc Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and check the configuration for the partner profile to ensure that the correct message type and IDoc type are being used.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly assigned to the basic type and extension.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Objects:
  
  If the IDoc types were recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects (like the extension) are present in the target system.
  Use transaction SE11 to check if the extension exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IDoc processing for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: Message Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing and this specific error message.
  
  
  IDoc Monitoring: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E0441 error in SAP.