How To Fix E0188 - Segment '&' not created or activated - field display not possible

E0188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Segment '&' not created or activated - field display not possible

What causes this issue?

Although the selected segment is saved in the database, it was not
created or activated in the Dictionary.

System Response

The system outputs all segments which exist in both the database and
Dictionary - all others are not output.

How to fix this error?

Activate or create the relevant segments in the Dictionary or remove
the segment from the <DS:GlOS.IDoc>IDoc</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0188 - Segment '&' not created or activated - field display not possible ?

  The SAP error message E0188, which states "Segment '&' not created or activated - field display not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data structures, particularly when dealing with segments in the context of data processing or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Segment Not Created: The specified segment has not been created in the system. This could happen if the segment was never defined or if it was deleted.
  Segment Not Activated: The segment exists but has not been activated. In SAP, certain objects need to be activated before they can be used.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data model or the specific application area that is trying to access the segment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the segment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Segment Creation:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check if the segment exists.
  If it does not exist, you