How To Fix E0206 - Error - segment '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Error - segment '&' does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a segment which is not contained in table "EDISEG".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the function "F4" in the selection screen and choose a segment from
those available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0206 - Error - segment '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message E0206, which states "segment '&' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP ALE (Application Link Enabling) or IDoc (Intermediate Document) framework. This error indicates that the system is trying to process an IDoc or a message type that references a segment that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment that is being referenced in the IDoc or message type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type or message type may be incorrectly configured, leading to a reference to a non-existent segment.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc definition was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary segment definitions.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the sender and receiver systems, where one system has a segment defined that the other does not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Segment Definition: 
  
  Go to transaction code WE31 to check if the segment is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  Ensure that the segment is correctly defined with the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Verify IDoc Type:
  
  Use transaction code WE30 to check the IDoc type associated with the message. Ensure that the segments defined in the IDoc type include the segment that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in transaction code WE20 for the partner profiles. Ensure that the message types and IDoc types are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the segment was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request containing the segment definition has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the sender and receiver systems to ensure that both systems have the same IDoc definitions and segments.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered. This may involve checking the application logs or using transaction SLG1 to view the logs related to IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE31: Create/Change Segment
  WE30: IDoc Type Maintenance
  WE20: Partner Profile
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IDocs and ALE for more detailed information on segment definitions and configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0206 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.