How To Fix EA279 - New segment definition '&' has no additional fields

EA279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: New segment definition '&' has no additional fields

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to add the new segment definition '&v1&'. However,
this has no additional fields which the previous one does not have.

System Response

The segment definition cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Please add at least one additional field or cancel the action.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA279 - New segment definition '&' has no additional fields ?

  The SAP error message EA279, which states "New segment definition '&' has no additional fields," typically occurs when you are working with IDoc segments in SAP. This error indicates that the segment definition you are trying to create or modify does not have any additional fields defined, which is a requirement for the segment to be valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Segment Definition: The segment you are trying to define does not have any fields associated with it. In IDoc processing, each segment must contain at least one field to be considered valid.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the segment is configured in the IDoc type or the associated data structure.
  Technical Issues: Sometimes, this error can arise due to inconsistencies in the data dictionary or issues with the transport of changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add Fields to the Segment:
  
  Go to the segment definition in transaction WE31 (for segment types) or WE30 (for IDoc types).
  Ensure that