How To Fix 50053 - Source container: Deviating no. of lines in correspond. source container

50053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Source container: Deviating no. of lines in correspond. source container

What causes this issue?

According to Customizing, a table of object references should be
created as the target reference. The table elements of the source
container from which the object key should be created, do not have the
same number of lines.
Following target element is affected: '&1'

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the table elements with the same number of lines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50053 - Source container: Deviating no. of lines in correspond. source container ?

  The SAP error message 50053, which states "Deviating no. of lines in correspond. source container," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with correspondence or document management systems. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the number of lines or entries between the source container and the target container.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Mismatch: The number of lines in the source document does not match the expected number of lines in the target document or container.
  Incomplete Data Transfer: During the transfer of data from one container to another, some lines may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in data handling.
  User Input Errors: Manual entries or modifications in the source or target containers may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following