How To Fix E0655 - & does not exist in IDoc type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 655

• Message text: & does not exist in IDoc type

What causes this issue?

The extension &v1& has not yet been combined with a basic type to form
an IDoc type.

System Response

Assigned IDoc types cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

End the editing and create an IDoc type using the current extension
&v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0655 - & does not exist in IDoc type ?

  The SAP error message E0655 typically indicates that there is an issue with the IDoc type being used in your process. Specifically, the message states that the IDoc type does not exist or is not recognized in the system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc type specified in your configuration or program may not exist in the SAP system.
  Missing IDoc Definition: The IDoc type may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type.
  Namespace Issues: If the IDoc type is in a specific namespace, it may not be recognized if the namespace is not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc Type: Verify that the IDoc type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can check this in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types).
  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.
  Transport Check: If the IDoc type was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Namespace Configuration: If the IDoc type is in a specific namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured in your system settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE81: IDoc Types for Basic Types
  WE82: IDoc Types for Message Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IDocs for more detailed information on IDoc types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc types and error E0655.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.