How To Fix EI072 - There are no additional specifications for this message type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 072

• Message text: There are no additional specifications for this message type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI072 - There are no additional specifications for this message type ?

  The SAP error message EI072 ("There are no additional specifications for this message type") typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Intermediate Document (IDoc) processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any additional specifications or configurations for the specified message type in the EDI or IDoc setup.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The message type you are trying to process does not have any associated specifications or configurations in the system.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being used may not be valid or may not have been defined in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent or received, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary specifications.
  Transport Issues: If the message type is newly created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction code WE81 (for EDI) or WE30 (for IDocs) and verify that the message type is correctly defined and has the necessary specifications.
  Ensure that the message type is linked to the appropriate process code and that the process code has the necessary function module assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Message Type: 
  
  Ensure that the message type you are using is valid and correctly spelled. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profiles: 
  
  Check the partner profiles in transaction WE20 to ensure that the message type is correctly configured for the relevant partner.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: 
  
  If the message type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the target system correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message type and its configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  WE81: Message Types
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message type or EDI/IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EI072 error and implement a solution to resolve it.