How To Fix VINFO016 - IC: Update for info container failed after sending

VINFO016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VINFO - Information Container

• Message number: 016

• Message text: IC: Update for info container failed after sending

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VINFO016 - Details

• The SAP error message VINFO016 indicates that there was a failure in updating the info container after sending data. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with information structures or data extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being sent to the info container, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems such as network issues, database locks, or system performance problems that prevent the update from completing successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the update may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the info container.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the info structure or data source can lead to update failures.
  Buffer Issues: If the buffer for the info container is full or not properly managed, it can lead to update failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data