How To Fix EA720 - The segment & is not defined in the current IDoc type &


EA720 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

  • Message number: 720

  • Message text: The segment & is not defined in the current IDoc type &

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  • What causes this issue?

    The segment &v1& is not defined in the current
    <DS:GLOS.3526B594AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>IDoc type</> &v2&.

    System Response

    The file cannot be processed.

    How to fix this error?

    You must match file &v3& to the IDoc type. You can display the IDoc type
    definition in the SAP system (transaction WE60).

    <DS:TRAN.WE60>execute function</>


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA720 - The segment & is not defined in the current IDoc type & ?
    The SAP error message EA720 indicates that a specific segment is not defined in the current IDoc type. This error typically occurs during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) when the system encounters a segment that it does not recognize as part of the specified IDoc type.
    
    Cause: Incorrect IDoc Type: The IDoc type specified in the processing does not include the segment that is being referenced. Segment Definition Missing: The segment may not be defined in the IDoc type in the SAP system. Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the IDoc version being used and the segments defined in the system.
    Configuration Issues: The IDoc configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to missing segments.
    Solution: Check IDoc Type Definition: Go to transaction WE30 (IDoc Type Development) and check the definition of the IDoc type being used. Ensure that the segment in question is defined within that IDoc type. Verify Segment Name: Ensure that the segment

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