How To Fix EA667 - Segment type & cannot be changed

EA667 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Segment type & cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Segment type &v1& is flagged as generated.

System Response

Generated segment types can only be displayed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA667 - Details

• The SAP error message EA667 ("Segment type & cannot be changed") typically occurs in the context of data processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing or when working with certain data structures in SAP applications. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the segment type of an IDoc or a data structure that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Immutable Segment Type: The segment type of an IDoc or data structure is defined at the time of its creation and cannot be changed afterward. This error arises when there is an attempt to modify the segment type after it has been defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is trying to process data in a way that is not compatible with the defined segment types.
  Data Mapping Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the mapping of data between different systems or processes, it may