Message type: E = Error
Message class: AFX_WIZARDS - Messages from AFX Wizards
Message number: 013
Message text: The parent segment of the first entry must be empty
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AFX_WIZARDS013
- The parent segment of the first entry must be empty ?The SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS013 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of the data being processed, specifically that the parent segment of the first entry in a hierarchical structure must be empty. This error typically occurs in the context of data uploads or when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, such as when using the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or during data migration processes.
Cause: The error is caused by the following scenarios: Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The first entry in the data set is expected to be a top-level entry (i.e., it should not have a parent). If the data being uploaded has a parent assigned to the first entry, this error will occur. Data Formatting Issues: The data may not be formatted correctly, leading to the system interpreting the first entry as having a parent.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned
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