How To Fix E0649 - Basic IDoc type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Basic IDoc type & not found

What causes this issue?

The basic type &v1& could not be found.

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 basic type which exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0649 - Basic IDoc type & not found ?

  The SAP error message E0649, which states "Basic IDoc type & not found," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified basic IDoc type in the IDoc repository. This can happen for several reasons, including configuration issues, missing IDoc definitions, or incorrect settings in the IDoc processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing IDoc Type: The specified basic IDoc type does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type may not be properly configured in the relevant application or module.
  Transport Issues: The IDoc type may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Namespace Issues: The IDoc type may be in a different namespace that is not recognized by the current configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Type: Verify that the basic 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 or Adjust IDoc Type: If the IDoc type is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing one. This can be done using transaction WE30 or WE31 (for IDoc segments).
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the IDoc type is correctly configured in the relevant application settings. This may involve checking the partner profiles (transaction WE20) and ensuring that the correct IDoc type is assigned.
  Transport Requests: If the IDoc type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target system.
  Namespace Verification: If you are using custom IDoc types, ensure that the namespace is correctly defined and that the IDoc type is accessible in the current context.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for IDocs to understand the structure and configuration of IDoc types.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: To view and create IDoc types.
  WE20: To configure partner profiles.
  WE81: To view IDoc types and their relationships.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to IDoc processing and the specific error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.