How To Fix EIDESWD408 - Check &1 is unknown; Check your Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIDESWD - Message for Change of Supplier/Service

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Check &1 is unknown; Check your Customizing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIDESWD408 - Check &1 is unknown; Check your Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message EIDESWD408 indicates that there is an issue with a specific check that is not recognized in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Document Management (EDM) or when working with specific checks in the SAP system that are not properly configured or defined in the Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The check referenced in the error message is not defined in the Customizing settings. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Check Name: The check name (&1) might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Version Compatibility: The check may not be available in the current version of the SAP system you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant Customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the checks are configured.
  Verify that the check name (&1) exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct the Check Name:
  
  If you find that the check name is misspelled or incorrect, correct it in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are using the correct checks and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to help you navigate the system.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message EIDESWD408 in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific notes addressing this issue or providing additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.