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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 &

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</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 name referenced in the error message is spelled correctly and matches the definition in the IDoc type.
  
  
  
  Update IDoc Type:
  
  If the segment is indeed missing, you may need to add it to the IDoc type using transaction WE30. This requires appropriate authorization and knowledge of the IDoc structure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) to ensure that the correct IDoc type is assigned to the relevant partner profile.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If the error occurs with specific data, try testing with different data to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-related.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific IDoc type and segments to ensure compliance with the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IDoc Structure: Understanding the structure of IDocs and how segments are defined is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on IDoc processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA720 error and implement a solution to resolve it.