How To Fix IDOC_METADATA472 - IDoc type included in exception table

IDOC_METADATA472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 472

• Message text: IDoc type included in exception table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA472 - IDoc type included in exception table ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA472 indicates that the IDoc type you are trying to process is included in an exception table. This typically means that the IDoc type is not valid for processing in the current context, often due to configuration issues or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Type Not Configured: The IDoc type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Invalid Data: The data being sent in the IDoc may not conform to the expected structure or rules defined for that IDoc type.
  Exception Table Entry: The IDoc type may have been explicitly marked as an exception in the system, preventing it from being processed.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the IDoc version being sent and the version expected by the receiving system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Configuration:
  
  Verify that the IDoc type is correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes checking the IDoc type definition and ensuring that it is active.
  Use transaction WE30