How To Fix E0769 - Segment attributes changed in a way not allowed - level would be changed

E0769 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 769

• Message text: Segment attributes changed in a way not allowed - level would be changed

What causes this issue?

You are editing a successor of a development object. You have changed
the attributes of a segment type of the predecessor in a way which
would change the hierarchy level. This is not allowed for compatibility
reasons.
Changes which are not allowed to be made to predecessor segments are:
Increase the 'Max. number' for segment types at hierarchy level '1'.
The value for the 'Max. number' must remain '1'.
Reduce the 'Max. number' to value '1' for a segment at hierarchy level
'2'.
The value for the 'Max. number' must remain greater than '1'.

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?

Do not make the changes specified above to segment types which are
already contained in the predecessor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0769 - Segment attributes changed in a way not allowed - level would be changed ?

  The SAP error message E0769, which states "Segment attributes changed in a way not allowed - level would be changed," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or data structure changes in SAP systems, particularly when working with data segments in IDocs or similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to modify the attributes of a segment in a way that would change its hierarchical level. For example, if you are trying to change a segment from a child segment to a parent segment or vice versa, this would violate the structural integrity of the data model, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes you are trying to implement in the segment attributes. Ensure that you are not inadvertently changing the hierarchical level of the segment.
  
  
  Revert Changes: If you have made changes that caused this error, revert them