How To Fix EA791 - Segment & is parent segment but parent flag is missing

EA791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Segment & is parent segment but parent flag is missing

What causes this issue?

Segment &v1& is entered as parent segment in other segments.
However, segment &v1& is missing the flag indicating it to be a parent
segment in the syntax description.

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 EA791 - Segment & is parent segment but parent flag is missing ?

  The SAP error message EA791 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a segment in a hierarchical data model, typically in the context of IDoc processing or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange). The message states that a segment is identified as a parent segment, but it is missing the necessary flag that designates it as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Segment Configuration: The segment in question is defined as a parent segment in the IDoc structure, but the configuration does not include the required parent flag.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be a mismatch in the data mapping where the parent-child relationship is not correctly established.
  IDoc Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the IDoc structure or the associated segments, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data being processed may not conform to the expected structure, leading to the absence of the parent flag.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Segment Definition: Review the