How To Fix E0073 - EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (too many repetitions of a group)

E0073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (too many repetitions of a group)

What causes this issue?

According to the syntax description of the basic type &v1& (customer
enhancement &v2&), the segment group &v3& can be repeated a maximum of
&v4& times. However, this segment group occurs more frequently in the
<DS:GLOS.IDoc>IDoc</>.

How to fix this error?

Please check the IDoc or the syntax description of the basic type &v1&
(customer enhancement &v2&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0073 - EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (too many repetitions of a group) ?

  The SAP error message E0073, which indicates a syntax error in an IDoc due to "too many repetitions of a group," typically arises during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) context. This error suggests that the structure of the IDoc does not conform to the expected format defined in the IDoc type.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Structure Violation: The IDoc contains a segment that is repeated more times than allowed by the IDoc definition. Each IDoc type has a specific structure that defines how many times certain segments can be repeated.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source data and the IDoc structure is incorrect, it may lead to an excessive number of repetitions of a segment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the IDoc type or the associated message type in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Review the IDoc type definition in transaction