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How To Fix EA759 - Parent segment & has no children


EA759 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

  • Message number: 759

  • Message text: Parent segment & has no children

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  • What causes this issue?

    Segment &v1& is flagged as a parent segment in the syntax description.
    It has no children, that is segments that have entered segment &v1& as
    parent segment, however.

    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?


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EA759 - Details

  • The SAP error message EA759, which states "Parent segment & has no children," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing. This error indicates that a parent segment in the IDoc structure does not have any child segments, which is not allowed according to the IDoc's hierarchical structure.
    
    Cause: IDoc Structure Violation: The IDoc is expected to have a specific hierarchical structure where certain parent segments must have corresponding child segments. If a parent segment is present without any child segments, this error is triggered. Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with the mapping of data to the IDoc structure, leading to missing child segments. Data Issues: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure, possibly due to missing or incomplete data.
    Solution: Check IDoc Structure: Review the IDoc structure in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) to ensure that the parent segment is defined correctly and that it is supposed to have child

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