How To Fix EA237 - Error while deleting segment &

EA237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Error while deleting segment &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while trying to delete a segment definition or a
segment. A possible cause is that the segment is still used in IDoc
types.

How to fix this error?

Check if necessary whether the segment is still used in the
<DS:GLOS.3526B583AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>extensions</> you have
defined, which you no longer require, and delete these.

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

<DS:TRAN.WE30>Execute function</>
ENDIF

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA237 - Details

• The SAP error message EA237, which states "Error while deleting segment &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the deletion of a segment in a data structure, such as a table or a data record. This error can arise in various contexts, including when working with financial documents, master data, or other structured data in SAP.
  Causes of EA237 Error
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The segment you are trying to delete may be linked to other data records or segments, leading to integrity constraints that prevent deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the segment.
  
  
  System Locking: The segment may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the deletion of the segment.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solutions to EA237 Error
  
  
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