How To Fix ED565 - Definition of & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 have not been properly defined or activated, this error can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction WE30 to check the IDoc types and ensure that the required IDoc type is defined.
  Use transaction WE81 to verify the message types and ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the relevant partner profiles are correctly set up in transaction WE20.
  
  
  
  Activate IDoc Types: 
  
  If you have custom IDoc types, ensure they are activated. You can do this in transaction WE30 by selecting the IDoc type and activating it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport of the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates: 
  
  Ensure that both the sender and receiver systems are updated and compatible with each other, especially if they are on different versions of SAP.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the definition. This may involve looking at the function modules or programs that are processing the EDI or IDoc.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EDI/IDoc processing for any specific guidance or known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE81: Message Type Development
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ED565 error in your SAP system.