How To Fix E0581 - Basic IDoc type & could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Basic IDoc type & could not be found

What causes this issue?

Basic type &v1& is to be combined with extension &v2&.
However, basic type &v1& could not be found.

System Response

The combination requested cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0581 - Basic IDoc type & could not be found ?

  The SAP error message E0581, which states "Basic IDoc type & could not be found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate the specified basic IDoc type in the IDoc repository. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing IDoc Type: The specified basic IDoc type may not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type may be incorrectly configured in the partner profile or in the relevant settings.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Namespace Issues: If the IDoc type is in a different namespace, it may not be recognized in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Existence:
  
  Use transaction code WE30 to check if the basic IDoc type exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the partner profile using transaction code WE20 to ensure that the IDoc type is correctly assigned to the relevant logical system.
  Ensure that the message type and IDoc type are correctly configured in the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the IDoc type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the IDoc type or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct namespace for the IDoc type. If it is a custom IDoc type, verify that it is correctly defined in the appropriate namespace.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Recreate IDoc Type:
  
  If the IDoc type is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it using transaction WE30 or by copying an existing IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems. Each IDoc type has a specific structure and is associated with a message type.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: Create/Change IDoc Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE19: Test IDocs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on IDoc processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.