How To Fix E1123 - Basic type does not exist: &

E1123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E1 - Messages for IDoc Basis

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Basic type does not exist: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E1123 - Basic type does not exist: & ?

  The SAP error message E1123, which states "Basic type does not exist: &", typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified basic type in the IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Basic Type: The specified basic type may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the IDoc type has not been created or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the IDoc type may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the basic type.
  Transport Issues: If the basic type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: If the basic type is in a different namespace and not properly referenced, the system may not be able to find it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Basic Type Definition:
  
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