How To Fix E0767 - Name of first segment cannot be changed for successors

E0767 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 767

• Message text: Name of first segment cannot be changed for successors

What causes this issue?

The name of the first segment cannot be changed for successors. You are
editing the basic type &v1&. It is a successor of &v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0767 - Name of first segment cannot be changed for successors ?

  The SAP error message E0767, "Name of first segment cannot be changed for successors," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or when working with hierarchical structures in SAP, such as InfoObjects in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with data structures in ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to change the name of the first segment of a hierarchical structure or a data model that has successors (dependent objects). In SAP, the first segment often serves as a key or identifier for the entire structure, and changing it can lead to inconsistencies or issues with the dependent objects that rely on that structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify all the dependent objects or successors that are linked to the first segment you are trying to rename. You can do this by reviewing the data model or structure in the SAP system.
  
  
  Rename