How To Fix E0472 - Segment definition & saved

E0472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Segment definition & saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0472 - Segment definition & saved ?

  The SAP error message E0472, which states "Segment definition & saved," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the definition of a segment in a data structure, such as in the context of IDocs, data transfer, or data mapping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Segment Definition Issues: The error may arise if there is a problem with the segment definition in the IDoc or data structure. This could be due to missing or incorrect segment definitions.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure or if there are inconsistencies in the data mapping, this error can occur.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the IDoc or data transfer process can lead to this error.
  Version Mismatch: If there is a mismatch between the version of the IDoc or data structure being used and the one defined in the system, it can trigger this error.
  
  
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