How To Fix E0643 - Missing segment definitions marked

E0643 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Missing segment definitions marked

What causes this issue?

Corresponding segment definitions could not be found for all segment
types relating to the given release.
This may be due to the fact that the corresponding segment types do not
exist for the given release.

System Response

The missing segment definitions were marked.

How to fix this error?

Enter a release number for which all segment types are known.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0643 - Missing segment definitions marked ?

  The SAP error message E0643, which states "Missing segment definitions marked," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing or when working with ALE (Application Link Enabling) and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) in SAP. This error indicates that there are missing segment definitions for the IDoc type being processed, which can prevent the successful creation or processing of IDocs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Definitions: The IDoc type being used does not have the necessary segment definitions defined in the system. This can happen if the IDoc type was not properly configured or if the relevant segments were not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the IDoc type may be incorrect, leading to missing or improperly defined segments.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type and its segments were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  Version Mismatch: There may