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

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  • 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

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