How To Fix E0782 - Segment & is used as reference segment in one extension

E0782 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 782

• Message text: Segment & is used as reference segment in one extension

What causes this issue?

The segment &v1& is used in the extension &v2& as a reference segment.
Since the basic type &v3&, which you are editing, is already being used
to form an IDoc type together with &v2&, you cannot delete this segment
from the basic type &v3&.

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?

First delete the relevant reference segment in the extension &v2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

E0782 - Details

• The SAP error message E0782, which states "Segment & is used as reference segment in one extension," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the use of a segment in an IDoc extension. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Segment Usage Conflict: The error arises when a segment is defined as a reference segment in an IDoc extension, but it is also being used in a way that conflicts with its intended use. This can happen if the segment is being referenced in multiple extensions or if there are inconsistencies in the segment definitions.
  
  
  IDoc Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the IDoc structure or extensions, it may lead to this error if the changes are not properly aligned with the existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc type