How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_DIS197 - Cannot read IDoc definition &1 &2

/ISDFPS/PM_DIS197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_DIS -

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Cannot read IDoc definition &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS197 - Cannot read IDoc definition &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_DIS197 Cannot read IDoc definition &1 &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find or access the IDoc (Intermediate Document) definition specified by the parameters &1 and &2. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing IDoc Definition: The IDoc type or message type specified does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc definitions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc configuration may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate the IDoc definition.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc definition was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Namespace Issues: If the IDoc is in a custom namespace, it may not be recognized if the namespace is not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check IDoc Definitions:
  
  Use transaction code WE30 to check if the IDoc type exists.
  Use transaction