How To Fix IDOC_METADATA470 - IDoc type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_METADATA - Messages for metadata for the IDoc adapter

• Message number: 470

• Message text: IDoc type does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA470 - IDoc type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA470 indicates that the specified IDoc type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process an IDoc that references a type that has not been defined or is not available in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing IDoc Type: The IDoc type you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be a mismatch in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the IDoc type may not have been included in the transport.
  Namespace Issues: If you are using a custom IDoc type, it may be in a different namespace that is not recognized in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Existence:
  
  Use transaction code WE30 to check if the IDoc type exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify IDoc Type:
  
  If the IDoc type is missing, you can create it using transaction WE30. Ensure that you define the segments and structure correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport IDoc Type:
  
  If the IDoc type is supposed to exist but is missing, check the transport logs to ensure that the IDoc type was transported correctly. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) to ensure that the IDoc type is correctly assigned to the relevant partner profiles.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If you are using custom IDoc types, ensure that the namespace is correctly defined and that the IDoc type is accessible in the current context.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user processing the IDoc has the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type. You may need to check with your security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems. Each IDoc type defines the structure of the data being exchanged.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: Create/Change IDoc Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: Display IDocs
  WE19: Test IDocs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on IDoc processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IDOC_METADATA470 error and implement the appropriate solution.