How To Fix VHURL304 - Format in IDoc field ' &' ( &) not permitted

VHURL304 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Format in IDoc field ' &' ( &) not permitted

What causes this issue?

The content of IDoc field <ZH>&V1&</> (Segment/SegNo.: <ZH>&V2&</>) has
a format that is not permitted.

System Response

Inbound processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the field has the same format as the application field
<ZH>&V3&</> (Table: <ZH>&V4&</>). Edit the IDoc in the workflow inbox
and start inbound processing again.

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VHURL304 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL304 indicates that there is an issue with the format of data in an IDoc field. Specifically, it states that the format in the IDoc field is not permitted, which usually means that the data being sent does not conform to the expected format or data type defined in the IDoc structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The IDoc field may contain invalid characters that are not allowed. This could include special characters, spaces, or incorrect data types (e.g., alphanumeric data in a numeric field).
  Length Exceeded: The data in the IDoc field may exceed the maximum length defined for that field.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the value being sent may not match the expected data type for that field (e.g., sending a string where a number is expected).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the IDoc configuration or mapping that lead to incorrect data being populated in the