How To Fix E0652 - Extension not possible: Reference segment & missing

E0652 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Extension not possible: Reference segment & missing

What causes this issue?

The reference segment type &v1& from the extension &v3& could not be
found in the basic type &v2&.
Note:
The reason for the error may also be that the basic type &v2& and the
extension &v3& are to be combined automatically.

System Response

The combination is impossible.

How to fix this error?

Please make sure that the extension selected only contains reference
segment types from the basic type you have selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0652 - Extension not possible: Reference segment & missing ?

  The SAP error message E0652, "Extension not possible: Reference segment & missing," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data dictionary or when working with ABAP programs, particularly when dealing with structures or tables that are expected to have certain segments or fields defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is an attempt to extend a structure or table, but the reference segment (or field) that is required for the extension is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Field: The field that is supposed to be referenced in the extension does not exist in the original structure or table.
  Incorrect Data Dictionary Definition: The data dictionary definitions may not be properly set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  Inconsistent Transport Requests: If changes were made in different transport requests and not properly imported, it could lead to missing references.
  Version Mismatch: If the system has been upgraded or if there are version mismatches between