How To Fix E0586 - No combination possible: No reference segment type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 586

• Message text: No combination possible: No reference segment type &

What causes this issue?

An IDoc is to be created with the basic IDoc type &v2& and extension
type &v3&.
However, this combination does not yet exist as an IDoc type and should
therefore be generated automatically.
The reference segment type &v1& from the extension type &v3& could not
be found in the basic IDoc type &v2&.

System Response

The two types cannot be combined.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0586 - No combination possible: No reference segment type & ?

  The SAP error message E0586, which states "No combination possible: No reference segment type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's document processing, particularly when dealing with document types and segment types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid combination of segment types for the specified document type or reference.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises due to missing or incorrect configuration in the document type or segment type settings. This could be due to:
  
  The segment type not being defined in the system.
  The segment type not being assigned to the document type.
  Incorrect settings in the configuration of the document types or segment types.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: If the user is trying to enter data that does not correspond to the defined segment types for the document type, this error can occur.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that manipulate document types or segment types, they may not be correctly implemented, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types and segment types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the segment type in question is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant document type.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type you are working with is correctly set up to use the required segment types.
  Check if there are any restrictions or conditions that might prevent the combination of the document type and segment type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered corresponds to the expected values for the segment type.
  Validate that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to document processing and segment types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data validation, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0586 error and implement a solution to resolve it.