How To Fix EA448 - Segments are not numbered sequentially

EA448 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Segments are not numbered sequentially

What causes this issue?

The segments transferred are not numbered consecutively.
Segment &v1& has the number &v2&. But it is segment number &v3&.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued, because otherwise inconsistent data
could be produced.

How to fix this error?

The table of segment entries must be completed correctly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA448 - Details

• The SAP error message EA448, which states "Segments are not numbered sequentially," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing. This error indicates that the segments of an IDoc are not in the expected sequential order, which can lead to issues in data processing and integration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect IDoc Structure: The IDoc may have been generated incorrectly, leading to segments being out of order.
  Manual Modifications: If the IDoc was manually edited or generated by a custom program, it might not adhere to the required sequential numbering.
  Data Transfer Issues: During the transfer of IDocs between systems, segments may have been lost or corrupted, causing the sequence to break.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the IDoc type or message type that lead to incorrect segment numbering.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify the structure of the IDoc to ensure that all segments are present and in the correct order. You can use transaction WE02 or