How To Fix E0783 - Segment & is not permitted as reference segment

E0783 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 783

• Message text: Segment & is not permitted as reference segment

What causes this issue?

The segment &v1& cannot be used as a reference segment of the extension
&v2&. It is not contained in all basic types with which the extension
&v2& is already combined. This must be the case, however, since the two
components can otherwise not be combined.

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?

As reference segments, only choose segments which are contained in all
basic types used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0783 - Segment & is not permitted as reference segment ?

  The SAP error message E0783, which states "Segment & is not permitted as reference segment," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data processing, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or other data segments in the system. This error indicates that a specific segment is being referenced in a way that is not allowed according to the configuration or the rules defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Segment Configuration: The segment being referenced may not be configured correctly in the IDoc type or message type. This can happen if the segment is not defined as a reference segment in the IDoc structure.
  Invalid Mapping: If there is a mapping issue where a segment is trying to reference another segment that is not allowed, this error can occur.
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between the versions of the IDoc definitions or the data being processed, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Development Issues: