How To Fix E0474 - Segment definition & deleted

E0474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Segment definition & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0474 - Segment definition & deleted ?

  The SAP error message E0474, which states "Segment definition & deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing, particularly when dealing with segment definitions in the context of IDoc processing or data structures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message E0474 is triggered when the system attempts to access a segment definition that has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Deletion of Segment Definition: The segment definition was intentionally deleted by a user or during a system cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the segment definition was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was removed.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or updates to the system that may have affected the segment definitions.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system referencing a non-existent segment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E0474 error, you