How To Fix OE620 - IDoc category & is not defined for communication with logical system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 620

• Message text: IDoc category & is not defined for communication with logical system &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE620 - IDoc category & is not defined for communication with logical system & ?

  The SAP error message "OE620: IDoc category & is not defined for communication with logical system &" typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to IDoc processing in your SAP system. This error occurs when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified IDoc category for the given logical system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The IDoc category (e.g., inbound or outbound) is not defined in the system for the specified logical system.
  Incorrect Logical System Name: The logical system name may be misspelled or not correctly configured in the system.
  IDoc Type Not Assigned: The IDoc type may not be assigned to the logical system in the relevant configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles).
  Verify that the logical system is correctly defined and that the IDoc category is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Define IDoc Categories:
  
  In transaction WE81, check if the IDoc category is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new entry for the IDoc category.
  
  
  
  Assign IDoc Types:
  
  In transaction WE82, ensure that the IDoc types are correctly assigned to the logical system and the IDoc category.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profiles:
  
  Ensure that the partner profiles for the logical system are correctly set up to handle the specific IDoc types and categories.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs are structured data formats used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems. Each IDoc type corresponds to a specific business process.
  Logical Systems: Logical systems are used in SAP to represent different systems in a landscape (e.g., development, testing, production).
  Partner Profiles: Partner profiles define the communication parameters for IDoc processing, including the message types and IDoc types that can be sent or received.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.