How To Fix E0788 - Segment type is blank

E0788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Segment type is blank

What causes this issue?

The segment type found for the segment definition &v1& is blank.
A blank segment type 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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0788 - Segment type is blank ?

  The SAP error message E0788, which states "Segment type is blank," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that a required segment type is missing or not properly defined in the IDoc structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment type that is expected in the IDoc is not defined or is missing in the IDoc structure.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of the data to the IDoc segments, leading to a blank segment type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the IDoc or EDI processing may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format, resulting in a blank segment type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify the IDoc structure in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) to ensure that all required segments are defined correctly.
  Review Mapping: If