How To Fix EA250 - No segment structure entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 250

• Message text: No segment structure entered

What causes this issue?

The transferred segment structure table is empty. However, this
structure is required to create or change a segment definition.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA250 - No segment structure entered ?

  The SAP error message EA250 "No segment structure entered" typically occurs in the context of using the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when working with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a segment structure to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment Structure: The most common cause of this error is that the segment structure for the IDoc or EDI message type has not been defined or is not correctly assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the IDoc type or message type in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Mapping: If you are using a middleware or an interface, the mapping between the source and target systems may not be correctly set up, leading to missing segment structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Segment Structure:
  
  Go to transaction code WE30 (IDoc Types) and check if the IDoc type you are using has a defined segment structure.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or modify the IDoc type to include the necessary segments.
  
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code WE81 to check the message type associated with the IDoc.
  Ensure that the message type is correctly linked to the IDoc type and that the segment structure is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Profile:
  
  Check the partner profile using transaction code WE20. Ensure that the correct message type and IDoc type are assigned to the partner profile.
  Make sure that the settings for inbound and outbound processing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check EDI Configuration:
  
  If you are working with EDI, ensure that the EDI configuration is complete and that the necessary segments are defined in the EDI mapping.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the process to identify where the segment structure is being called and why it is not being found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE81: Message Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE60: IDoc Documentation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on IDocs and EDI for more detailed information on segment structures and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EA250 error and ensure that the necessary segment structures are correctly defined and configured in your SAP system.