How To Fix B1412 - Segment type & not defined for message type &

B1412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B1 - ALE group messages

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Segment type & not defined for message type &

What causes this issue?

Segment type &V1& is not defined for message type &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B1412 - Segment type & not defined for message type & ?

  The SAP error message B1412 ("Segment type & not defined for message type &") typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Intermediate Document (IDoc) processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a segment that has not been defined for the specified message type in the IDoc configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment type specified in the error message is not defined in the IDoc type associated with the message type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the IDoc type or message type settings.
  Version Mismatch: The IDoc version being used may not support the segment type being referenced.
  Custom Development: If custom segments or message types have been developed, they may not have been properly registered or defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) and verify that the segment type is defined for the specified message type.
  If the