How To Fix EA768 - Basic type & has no short description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 768

• Message text: Basic type & has no short description

What causes this issue?

No description could be found for basic type &v1&.

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?

State a short description in the header data of basic type &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA768 - Basic type & has no short description ?

  The SAP error message EA768 indicates that a specific basic type does not have a short description defined in the system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Description: The basic type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding short description in the system. This can happen if the basic type was created but not fully configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the IDoc types or the associated message types.
  Transport Issues: If the basic type was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Basic Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) and check the basic type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that a short description is provided for the basic type. If it is missing, you can add it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Description:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can maintain the short description directly in the IDoc type configuration.
  Navigate to the basic type and enter a meaningful short description.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the basic type was transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the basic type with the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest support packages and notes, as there may be fixes related to IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific basic type for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  IDoc Monitoring: Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to monitor IDocs and check for any related errors or issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EA768 error and ensure that the basic type has a proper short description defined in your SAP system.