How To Fix DMCLG473 - Invalid segment size; segment size is set to default value

DMCLG473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCLG - DMC Tool Development

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Invalid segment size; segment size is set to default value

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DMCLG473 - Details

• The SAP error message DMCLG473, which states "Invalid segment size; segment size is set to default value," typically occurs in the context of data management and data loading processes, particularly when dealing with Data Management or Data Warehousing components in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when the system encounters an invalid or unsupported segment size during data processing. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The segment size specified in the configuration settings may not be valid or may exceed the allowable limits.
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may have an unexpected format or structure that does not conform to the expected segment size.
  System Limitations: The system may have limitations on the maximum segment size that can be processed, and the specified size exceeds this limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DMCLG473 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to segment size in your SAP system. Ensure