How To Fix E0836 - No released segment definition exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 836

• Message text: No released segment definition exists

What causes this issue?

The system tried to assign the last released segment definition to
segment type &v1&.

System Response

This is not possible because no segment definitions have been released.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0836 - No released segment definition exists ?

  The SAP error message E0836 "No released segment definition exists" typically occurs in the context of using the SAP system for data processing, particularly when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or when working with segment definitions in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the system is unable to find a valid or released segment definition for the IDoc type you are trying to process. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Segment Definition: The segment definition for the specific IDoc type has not been created or released in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type or segment may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the segment definitions were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Versioning Issues: The segment definition may exist but is not released for the version of the IDoc you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E0836 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Segment Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Type Development) and check if the segment definition exists for the IDoc type you are working with.
  Ensure that the segment is released. You can check this in the segment definition details.
  
  
  
  Release the Segment:
  
  If the segment is not released, you can release it by going to the segment definition in WE31 (Segment Type) and ensuring that it is marked as released.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) to ensure that the IDoc type and segment are correctly configured for the relevant partner.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the segment definitions were transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the IDoc type. If there are multiple versions, make sure the one you are trying to use is the one that has the released segment definition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IDoc type you are working with for any additional configuration or setup steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE31: Segment Type
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: IDoc Test Tool
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific IDoc type or segment you are working with.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the E0836 error in your SAP system.