How To Fix ED565 - Definition of & not found

ED565 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 565

• Message text: Definition of & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED565 - Definition of & not found ?

  The SAP error message ED565, which states "Definition of & not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or IDoc processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific definition for a given object, which could be a message type, segment, or field that is expected in the EDI or IDoc processing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the EDI message type or IDoc type is missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the relevant configuration or development objects were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the sender and receiver systems, leading to the inability to recognize certain definitions.
  Custom Development: If there are custom segments or message types that