How To Fix E0787 - Segment name is blank

E0787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Segment name is blank

What causes this issue?

The segment name found for the segment type &v1&, version &v2& is
blank.
A blank segment name is not a valid entry.

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 E0787 - Segment name is blank ?

  The SAP error message E0787, which states "Segment name is blank," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or other data segments in SAP. This error indicates that a required segment name is missing or not properly defined in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Name: The most common cause is that the segment name in the IDoc or data structure is not populated. This can happen if the data is not correctly formatted or if there is an issue in the mapping of data fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the IDoc type or message type is not correctly configured, it may lead to segments not being recognized or populated.
  Data Transfer Issues: During data transfer, if the data is not correctly structured or if there are issues with the source data, it can lead to missing segment names.
  Custom Development: If there are