How To Fix E0074 - EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (too few repetitions of a group)

E0074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (too few 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& must be repeated at least
&v4& times. However, this segment group occurs less 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 E0074 - EDI: Syntax error in IDoc (too few repetitions of a group) ?

  The SAP error message E0074, which indicates a "Syntax error in IDoc (too few repetitions of a group)," typically occurs during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) framework. This error suggests that the structure of the IDoc does not conform to the expected format, specifically that a certain segment or group of segments is not repeated as required by the IDoc definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  IDoc Structure Violation: The IDoc being processed does not meet the expected structure defined in the IDoc type. This could be due to missing segments or groups that are required to be repeated a certain number of times.
  Mapping Issues: If you are using a mapping tool (like SAP PI/PO or other middleware), there may be an issue in the mapping configuration that leads to the generation of an incorrect IDoc structure.
  Data Issues: The data being sent may not have the necessary information