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?

Please maintain a text and save.

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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