How To Fix B1007 - Segment type & does not exist in message type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Segment type & does not exist in message type &

What causes this issue?

In the segment filter of the ALE layer there is an entry which is
trying to filter segment &v1& for message type &v2&. However, this
segment is not available in the IDoc type.

How to fix this error?

Remove this entry from the segment filter in ALE Customizing or check
the IDoc type with transaction WE30.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1007 - Segment type & does not exist in message type & ?

  The SAP error message B1007 indicates that there is an issue with the segment type in a message type within the IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified segment type for the given message type in the IDoc structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment type defined in the IDoc does not exist in the associated message type. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing segment in the IDoc definition.
  Incorrect Message Type: The message type being used may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to the expected segment types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom segments or message types, they may not have been properly defined or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc definitions were transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Definitions:
  
  Use transaction code WE30 to check the IDoc type and ensure that the segment type exists for the specified message type.
  Verify that the segment type is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Message Type:
  
  Use transaction code WE81 to check the message type and ensure it is correctly linked to the IDoc type.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly configured in the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Developments:
  
  If you are using custom segments or message types, ensure that they are properly defined in the system.
  Check for any recent changes or developments that may have affected the IDoc structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to IDoc definitions.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the IDoc processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE81: Message Type Development
  WE60: IDoc Documentation
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message type or segment type you are working with.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for IDoc processing and configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the B1007 error in your SAP system.