How To Fix E0712 - Basic IDoc type & and extension & are not combined

E0712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 712

• Message text: Basic IDoc type & and extension & are not combined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0712 - Basic IDoc type & and extension & are not combined ?

  The SAP error message E0712 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of a basic IDoc type and its associated extension. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid extension for the specified basic IDoc type, or when the extension is not properly defined or activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Extension: The extension for the specified basic IDoc type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The basic IDoc type and extension may not be correctly configured or linked in the IDoc settings.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type and extension were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Namespace Issues: The IDoc type or extension may be in a different namespace, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction WE30 (IDoc Type Development) and verify that the basic IDoc type and its extension are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the extension is properly linked