How To Fix EA611 - EDI: Field SEGNAM in data record is default

EA611 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 611

• Message text: EDI: Field SEGNAM in data record is default

What causes this issue?

An error was identified in a data record while adding an
<DS:GLOS.IDoc>IDoc</>.
No value has been entered in field SEGNAM, which is not permitted.
The incorrect value appeared first in segment &v1&.

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 inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA611 - EDI: Field SEGNAM in data record is default ?

  The SAP error message EA611, which states "EDI: Field SEGNAM in data record is default," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processing. This error indicates that the segment name (SEGNAM) in the EDI data record is not being populated correctly, leading to issues in processing the EDI message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Segment Name: The SEGNAM field is expected to contain the name of the segment being processed. If this field is empty or contains a default value instead of the expected segment name, the error will occur.
  Mapping Issues: There may be a problem with the mapping between the EDI data and the SAP system, leading to incorrect or missing segment names.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the EDI settings or partner profiles can lead to this error.
  Data Format Issues: The incoming EDI file may not conform to the expected format, causing the system to misinterpret the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check EDI