How To Fix EA735 - The segment must start with <&1 SEGMENT="1">

EA735 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 735

• Message text: The segment must start with <&1 SEGMENT="1">

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA735 - The segment must start with <&1 SEGMENT="1"> ?

  The SAP error message EA735, which states "The segment must start with <&1 SEGMENT="1">," typically occurs in the context of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or IDoc processing. This error indicates that the system expects a specific segment to start with a certain identifier, but it does not find it in the expected format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Segment Structure: The IDoc or EDI message being processed does not start with the expected segment. This could be due to a formatting issue or an error in the data being sent or received.
  Data Corruption: The data might be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system not recognizing the starting segment.
  Mapping Issues: If you are using a mapping tool (like SAP PI/PO), there might be an issue with how the segments are being mapped or transformed.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the expected version of the IDoc or EDI format and the one being