How To Fix E0373 - Inbound IDocs: Container definition for task & has errors

E0373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Inbound IDocs: Container definition for task & has errors

What causes this issue?

The container definition for task &v1&, which should process inbound
IDoc &v2&, contains errors.

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

Error code: '&v3&'
What the error code means:
(1) : The container definition does not contain the parameter
'IDOC_PACKET'.
(2) : The container element is not defined as an object type.
(3) : No object type could be determined for the container element
'IDOC_PACKET'.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make the necessary corrections to the task.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0373 - Inbound IDocs: Container definition for task & has errors ?

  The SAP error message E0373, which states "Inbound IDocs: Container definition for task & has errors," typically occurs during the processing of inbound IDocs when there are issues with the container definition for a specific task. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing or incorrect mappings, or problems with the IDoc structure.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Container Definition: The container definition for the task may not be correctly defined in the workflow or process.
  Mapping Issues: There may be issues with the mapping of fields between the IDoc and the target structure in SAP.
  Missing Components: Required components or definitions for the IDoc processing may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types in the IDoc may not match the expected data types in the target structure.
  Workflow Configuration Errors: If the IDoc is part of a workflow, there may be errors in the workflow configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Container Definition: Review the