How To Fix EA471 - No basic types exist in system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 471

• Message text: No basic types exist in system

What causes this issue?

No basic type could be found.
This may be because no basic types were supplied and none created in
this system.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA471 - No basic types exist in system ?

  The SAP error message EA471 ("No basic types exist in system") typically occurs when the system is unable to find any basic types defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) for the specified context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with IDocs, RFCs, or other data structures that rely on basic types.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Basic Types: The basic types (like CHAR, NUMC, etc.) may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has recently undergone a transport, the basic types may not have been transported correctly.
  Namespace Issues: The basic types might be defined in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or access the basic types in the Data Dictionary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Dictionary: Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the basic