How To Fix E0775 - Basic IDoc type & cannot be deleted - used with extension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 775

• Message text: Basic IDoc type & cannot be deleted - used with extension

What causes this issue?

The basic type &v1& cannot be deleted. Together with the extension
&v2&, it forms the IDoc type &v3&.

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?

First delete the IDoc type &v3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0775 - Basic IDoc type & cannot be deleted - used with extension ?

  The SAP error message E0775 indicates that a basic IDoc type cannot be deleted because it is being used in conjunction with an extension. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a basic IDoc type that has one or more associated extensions, which are dependent on the basic type.
  Cause:
  
  Dependency on Extensions: The basic IDoc type is linked to one or more extension types. Extensions are used to add additional segments or fields to the basic IDoc type, and as long as these extensions exist, the basic type cannot be deleted.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that any IDocs that rely on the basic type and its extensions continue to function correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Extensions: Determine which extensions are associated with the basic IDoc type. You can do this by checking the IDoc type in transaction WE30 (IDoc Type Development) or WE81 (IDoc Types).
  
  
  Delete Extensions: If you no longer need the extensions, you must delete them first. This can be done in transaction WE30:
  
  Go to the IDoc type and select the extension you want to delete.
  Delete the extension(s) associated with the basic IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Delete Basic IDoc Type: Once all associated extensions have been deleted, you can then proceed to delete the basic IDoc type.
  
  
  Check for Usage: Before deleting, ensure that the IDoc type and its extensions are not being used in any active processes or configurations, as this could lead to issues in your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs (Intermediate Documents) are used in SAP for data interchange between systems. Each IDoc type can have a basic type and one or more extensions.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development - to create or modify IDoc types and extensions.
  WE81: IDoc Types - to view and manage IDoc types.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on IDoc types and their management.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up your configurations before making changes.
  Test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  Document any changes made to IDoc types and extensions for future reference.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E0775 error and manage your IDoc types effectively.