How To Fix J4212 - Internal IS-B error. Reference program not found for EDT category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Internal IS-B error. Reference program not found for EDT category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4212 - Internal IS-B error. Reference program not found for EDT category ?

  The SAP error message J4212, which states "Internal IS-B error. Reference program not found for EDT category," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-B (Industry Solution for Broadcasting) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference program associated with a specific EDT (Event Data Type) category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the EDT category is missing or incomplete. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Master Data: If the master data related to the broadcasting events is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Program Deletion or Changes: If the reference program has been deleted or modified in