How To Fix /SCMB/TM_MSG017 - Outbound processing error: incorrect entry in data records for IDoc

/SCMB/TM_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TM_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Outbound processing error: incorrect entry in data records for IDoc

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TM_MSG017 - Outbound processing error: incorrect entry in data records for IDoc ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TM_MSG017 indicates an outbound processing error related to IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing in the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises when there is an incorrect entry in the data records of the IDoc being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being sent in the IDoc may not conform to the expected format or structure. This could include incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields, or invalid values.
  
  
  Mapping Errors: If there are custom mappings or transformations applied to the IDoc data, any errors in these mappings can lead to incorrect data being generated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the IDoc processing or in the related application can lead to errors in data records.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If there is a mismatch between the IDoc version expected by the receiving system and the version