How To Fix EA785 - Extension & and basic type & are not compatible

EA785 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Extension & and basic type & are not compatible

What causes this issue?

Extension &v1& cannot be combined with basic type &v2&.

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?

Combine extension &v1& with a basic type, in which
all reference segments appear
no segments appear twice.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA785 - Extension & and basic type & are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message "EA785: Extension & and basic type & are not compatible" typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing, where there is a mismatch between the IDoc extension and the basic type defined in the system. This error indicates that the structure of the IDoc extension does not align with the structure of the basic type it is supposed to extend.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Structure: The extension you are trying to use does not have the same structure as the basic type. This could be due to missing fields, additional fields, or different data types.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type or extension may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Versioning Issues: If there are different versions of the IDoc types or extensions, this can lead to compatibility issues.
  Transport Issues: If the extension was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Definitions: