How To Fix E0547 - Segment definition was not saved, since unchanged or initial

E0547 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Segment definition was not saved, since unchanged or initial

What causes this issue?

The current segment definition was not changed. It has
the same state as the predecessor or
the version last saved or
a segment definition which is to be created still has no fields.
It is therefore not necessary to save it.

System Response

It was not saved.

How to fix this error?

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.

E0547 - Details

• The SAP error message E0547, which states "Segment definition was not saved, since unchanged or initial," typically occurs when you are trying to save a segment definition in the SAP system, but the system detects that there are no changes made to the segment or that the segment is in its initial state.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes Made: The most common cause is that you have not made any changes to the segment definition since the last time it was saved.
  Initial State: The segment definition might be in its initial state, meaning it has not been configured or defined yet.
  Incorrect Navigation: You might be trying to save a segment without properly navigating through the necessary steps to make it valid or complete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Make Changes: Ensure that you have made meaningful changes to the segment definition before attempting to save it. This could include adding fields, modifying existing fields, or changing properties.
  Check Initial State: If