Message type: E = Error
Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages
Message number: 764
Message text: Predecessor of basic type & does not exist
Predecessor &v2& is entered for basic type &v1&. Basic type &v2& could
not be found, however.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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EA764
- Predecessor of basic type & does not exist ?The SAP error message EA764 indicates that there is a problem with a data type in the ABAP Dictionary. Specifically, it means that a predecessor of a basic type does not exist. This typically occurs when a data type is defined in a way that references another type that is not available or has not been defined correctly.
Cause: Missing Data Type: The predecessor data type that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing definition or an incorrect reference. Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the data type definition. Transport Issues: If the data type was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing dependencies. Namespace Issues: The data type might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
Solution: Check Data Type Definition: Verify that the predecessor data type is defined
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