How To Fix EA173 - Segment type & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Segment type & (&)

What causes this issue?

The following tests were performed for segment type &v1&.
The segment type has the description
&v2&

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 EA173 - Segment type & (&) ?

  The SAP error message EA173, which states "Segment type & (&)", typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Intermediate Document (IDoc) processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the segment type being processed, which may not be recognized or is incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Segment Type: The segment type specified in the IDoc or EDI message does not match any of the defined segment types in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the EDI/IDoc settings, such as missing or incorrect mapping of segment types.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the IDoc or EDI message being processed may not be compatible with the expected version in the SAP system.
  Data Issues: The data being sent may contain invalid or unexpected values that do not conform to the expected structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Segment Definition: Verify that the segment type mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the IDoc type and its associated segments in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types).
  Review Mapping: Ensure that the mapping for the EDI/IDoc is correctly set up. This can be done in transaction WE81 (EDI Message Types) and WE82 (Message Type to IDoc Type).
  Validate Data: Check the data being sent in the IDoc or EDI message for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  Check Version Compatibility: Ensure that the version of the IDoc or EDI message being processed is compatible with the version expected by the SAP system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction WE19 (Test Tool for IDocs) to simulate the IDoc processing and identify the root cause of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: EDI Message Types
  WE82: Message Type to IDoc Type
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EDI and IDoc processing for more detailed information on segment types and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EA173 error in your SAP system.