How To Fix E0340 - Enter an existing segment version

E0340 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Enter an existing segment version

What causes this issue?

An entry with the key &v2& is to be inserted in table
&v1&.
The specified version '&v3&' of segments for an IDoc type does not
exist.

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?

Please enter a valid version. Use the Possible entries to display an
overview of the versions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0340 - Enter an existing segment version ?

  The SAP error message E0340, which states "Enter an existing segment version," typically occurs in the context of working with segment versions in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of financial accounting or controlling where segment reporting is involved.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Non-Existent Segment Version: The segment version you are trying to enter does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the segment version has not been created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the segment version.
  
  Configuration Issues: The segment version may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E0340 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Segment Version:
  
  Verify that the segment version you are trying to enter actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g.,