What is inbound error in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

SAP Term: inbound error

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: An error that occurs when receiving an IDoc from an external system or in further processing in the SAP system. Automatic exception handling can be used in response to the error. The following are examples of inbound errors in the IDoc Interface: Error when reading a sequential inbound file generated using an EDI subsystem, before an IDoc is generated Error when processing the inbound IDoc before the business process linked to the IDoc type concerned is triggered

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• Key Concepts: 
  Inbound error is an error that occurs when data is sent from an external system to SAP. This type of error is usually caused by incorrect data or incorrect mapping of the data fields. It can also be caused by a lack of authorization or incorrect settings in the ALE configuration. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to prevent inbound errors, it is important to ensure that the data being sent from the external system is correct and that the mapping of the data fields is correct. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the user has the correct authorization and that the ALE configuration settings are correct. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly check the ALE configuration settings and ensure that they are up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to regularly check the authorization settings for users who are sending data from external systems to SAP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Inbound errors can be prevented by using SAP’s ALE integration technology. This technology allows for data to be sent from external systems to SAP in a secure and efficient manner. Additionally, it allows for easy mapping of data fields and ensures that authorization settings are correct.