How To Fix E0790 - Segment name is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Segment name is blank

What causes this issue?

The segment definition found for segment type &v1&, Release &v2& is
empty. An empty segment definition 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 E0790 - Segment name is blank ?

  The SAP error message E0790, which states "Segment name is blank," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data transfer, particularly when working 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 incorrectly formatted or if there is an issue in the mapping of data fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the IDoc type or the message type, leading to segments not being recognized or defined.
  Data Transfer Errors: If data is being transferred from an external system, there may be issues with the data extraction or transformation process that results in missing segment names.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling segment names correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify the IDoc structure to ensure that all required segments are defined and that the segment names are correctly populated.
  Review Data Mapping: If you are using a middleware or data mapping tool, check the mapping configuration to ensure that segment names are being correctly assigned.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code or the program that is generating the IDoc, use debugging tools to trace the execution and identify where the segment name is being lost or not set.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the IDoc type and message type in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and WE81 (Message Types) to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in transaction WE02 or WE05 for more details on the IDoc processing and to identify any other related errors that may provide context.
  Testing: After making changes, test the data transfer or IDoc generation process to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the IDoc documentation in SAP, which provides details on segment definitions and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E0790 error and implement a solution to resolve it.