How To Fix EA362 - Segment & has no short text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Segment & has no short text

What causes this issue?

Segment '&v1&' has no descriptive text.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA362 - Segment & has no short text ?

  The SAP error message EA362, which states "Segment & has no short text," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when working with IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that a specific segment in the IDoc does not have a corresponding short text description, which is necessary for proper interpretation and processing of the data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The segment in question is defined in the IDoc structure but lacks a short text description. This can happen if the IDoc type or segment was customized or if there are inconsistencies in the IDoc definitions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the IDoc types or segments in the SAP system.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure, leading to missing descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IDoc Segment Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) and check the definition of the IDoc type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all segments have a short text defined. If a segment is missing a short text, you can add it.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If the IDoc type or segments have been customized, review the customizations to ensure that all segments are properly defined with short texts.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction WE60:
  
  Use transaction WE60 to generate documentation for the IDoc type. This will help you identify which segments are missing short texts.
  
  
  
  Check EDI Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs during EDI processing, check the EDI configuration settings in transaction WE20 to ensure that the partner profiles are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on IDoc segment definitions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the IDoc processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Structure: Understanding the structure of IDocs and how segments are defined is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on IDocs and EDI processing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE60: IDoc Documentation
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA362 error and implement a solution to resolve it.