How To Fix RSAR373 - Incorrect IDoc type &1 in the ALE definition of the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Incorrect IDoc type &1 in the ALE definition of the source system

What causes this issue?

Incorrect IDoc type &V1& in the ALE definition of the source system.

System Response

Error when sending data to BW.

How to fix this error?

Enter IDoc type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR373 - Incorrect IDoc type &1 in the ALE definition of the source system ?

  The SAP error message RSAR373 indicates that there is an issue with the IDoc type specified in the Application Link Enabling (ALE) configuration of the source system. This error typically arises when the IDoc type defined in the ALE settings does not match any existing IDoc types in the system, or if there is a configuration issue.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc type specified in the ALE configuration does not exist in the source system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the IDoc type name in the ALE configuration.
  Missing IDoc Type: The IDoc type may not have been created or activated in the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The ALE configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify IDoc Type: Check the IDoc type specified in the ALE configuration. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., WE30 for IDoc types) and ensuring that the IDoc type exists and is correctly named.
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: If there is a typo in the IDoc type name, correct it in the ALE configuration.
  
  
  Create/Activate IDoc Type: If the IDoc type does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction WE30 or ensure that it is activated if it was recently created.
  
  
  Check ALE Configuration: Review the ALE configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and ensure that the IDoc type is correctly assigned to the appropriate logical system.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the IDoc type was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, test the configuration by triggering the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ALE and IDoc processing for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to IDoc types and ALE configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR373 error and ensure that your ALE configuration is correctly set up for IDoc processing.