How To Fix E0372 - The first record is not an IDoc control record

E0372 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 372

• Message text: The first record is not an IDoc control record

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while an inbound file was being processed. The first
record of a processing block does not contain the table name 'EDI_DC'
(control record).
Instead the first ten characters of the record
are: '&v1&'

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?

Please check file &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0372 - The first record is not an IDoc control record ?

  The SAP error message E0372, "The first record is not an IDoc control record," typically occurs when there is an issue with the format or structure of the IDoc data being processed. This error indicates that the system expected the first record of the IDoc to be a control record, but it found something else instead.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Format: The IDoc data may not be formatted correctly. The first segment of an IDoc should always be the control record (type EDI_DC40 or similar).
  Corrupted IDoc: The IDoc file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to the first record not being recognized as a control record.
  Improper Data Transfer: If the IDoc is being transferred from an external system, there may have been an issue during the transfer process that altered the data.
  Wrong IDoc Type: The IDoc type being processed may not match the expected type for the transaction or process being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IDoc