How To Fix EA762 - Segment & has incorrect hierarchy level

EA762 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Segment & has incorrect hierarchy level

What causes this issue?

Segment &v1& has hierarchy level &v2& in the syntax description.
Hierarchy level &v3& was expected, 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA762 - Segment & has incorrect hierarchy level ?

  The SAP error message EA762, which states "Segment & has incorrect hierarchy level," typically occurs in the context of data processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as those found in financial accounting, controlling, or other modules that utilize hierarchical data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The segment in question is not positioned correctly within the defined hierarchy. This could mean that a segment is being placed at a level where it is not allowed according to the hierarchy rules.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry where a segment is assigned a level that does not correspond to its parent segment.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the hierarchy in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how segments are recognized.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the master data for the segments