How To Fix EDOCUMENT_SRC_PARSER003 - &1 field type differs from source (elementary) and eDocument (structured)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT_SRC_PARSER - eDocument Source Parser Message Class

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &1 field type differs from source (elementary) and eDocument (structured)

What causes this issue?

The data available in your source document is not accepted, since the
values inserted does not match with the ABAP structure. As a result, the
system is not able to insert this and proceed with your business
transactions.

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 review your source document and correct any inconsistency in the
related values.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT_SRC_PARSER003 - &1 field type differs from source (elementary) and eDocument (structured) ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT_SRC_PARSER003 indicates that there is a mismatch between the field types in the source data (elementary) and the eDocument (structured) format. This typically occurs when the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure or data type defined in the eDocument schema.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The source data may have a different data type than what is expected in the eDocument. For example, if the source field is defined as a string but the eDocument expects an integer, this error will occur.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the data in the source may exceed the maximum length defined in the eDocument structure.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the fields are mapped between the source and the eDocument, leading to mismatches in expected data types.
  Invalid Characters: The source data may contain characters that are not allowed in the eDocument format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types defined in the eDocument schema and ensure that the source data matches these types. Adjust the source data if necessary.
  Validate Field Lengths: Ensure that the length of the data in the source does not exceed the limits set in the eDocument structure.
  Review Mapping Configuration: Check the mapping configuration between the source and the eDocument to ensure that fields are correctly aligned and that the expected data types match.
  Data Cleansing: Clean the source data to remove any invalid characters or formats that may cause issues during processing.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the data again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for eDocuments and data mapping to understand the expected formats and structures.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SAP EDI or SAP eDocument Framework to access relevant configuration settings and logs.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools within SAP to trace the data flow and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message EDOCUMENT_SRC_PARSER003 effectively.