How To Fix S_DX_BAPI228 - No IDoc type defined for object type &1 and function module &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_DX_BAPI - Messages for MDTB Workbench (Mass Data Transfer Using BAPIs)

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No IDoc type defined for object type &1 and function module &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_DX_BAPI228 - No IDoc type defined for object type &1 and function module &2 ?

  The SAP error message S_DX_BAPI228 indicates that there is no IDoc type defined for a specific object type and function module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process an IDoc (Intermediate Document) that is associated with a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) but the system cannot find the corresponding IDoc type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing IDoc Type: The IDoc type that should correspond to the specified object type and function module is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the BAPI or the IDoc is incomplete or incorrect.
  Custom Development: If the BAPI or IDoc is custom-developed, it may not have been properly registered or defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction WE30 (IDoc Type Development) and check if the IDoc type exists for the specified object type.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify BAPI Configuration:
  
  Use transaction BAPI to check the configuration of the BAPI and ensure that it is correctly linked to the IDoc type.
  Ensure that the BAPI is correctly implemented and that it has the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Development:
  
  If the BAPI or IDoc is custom, review the development to ensure that the IDoc type is correctly defined and registered.
  Ensure that the custom IDoc type is activated.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the IDoc type was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that the IDoc type is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BAPI and IDoc type to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types: IDocs are used for data interchange between SAP systems and external systems. Each IDoc type corresponds to a specific data structure.
  BAPIs: BAPIs are standardized programming interfaces that allow external applications to interact with SAP systems.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE81: IDoc Type Maintenance
  BAPI: BAPI Explorer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.