How To Fix EDOCUMENT023 - Source type-specific class for source type &2 not found in the &1 table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Source type-specific class for source type &2 not found in the &1 table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT023 - Source type-specific class for source type &2 not found in the &1 table ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT023 indicates that the system is unable to find a source type-specific class for a given source type in the specified table. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing, where the system expects to find a specific configuration or mapping for the source type being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the specified source type is missing in the relevant table. This could happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if it was deleted or not transported properly.
  Incorrect Source Type: The source type being referenced may not be valid or may not have been defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for electronic documents or the specific area related to the source type in question.
  Verify that the source type is correctly defined and that the corresponding class is present in the relevant table.
  
  
  
  Maintain Source Type:
  
  If the source type is missing, you may need to create it or maintain it in the configuration. Ensure that all necessary parameters and classes are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to electronic documents and the specific source type to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the system is failing to find the class and gather more context about the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message EDOCUMENT023. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help documentation for electronic documents to understand the expected configurations and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.