How To Fix EA795 - Syntax error: Segment & must appear in view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 795

• Message text: Syntax error: Segment & must appear in view &

What causes this issue?

View &v2& must contain segment &v1&, so that the syntax of the assigned
basic type or extension is not violated.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA795 - Syntax error: Segment & must appear in view & ?

  The SAP error message EA795, which states "Syntax error: Segment & must appear in view &," typically occurs in the context of SAP IDoc processing or when working with the ALE (Application Link Enabling) framework. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or a missing segment in the IDoc structure that is expected in a specific view.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Segment: The IDoc segment that is expected in the specified view is not present in the IDoc data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The IDoc type or the associated message type may not be correctly configured, leading to the absence of required segments.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the IDoc structure and the application that is processing it.
  Custom Development: If there are custom segments or modifications in the IDoc structure, they may not be properly defined or included in the view.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Structure: Verify the IDoc structure in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) to ensure that the required segments are defined correctly.
  Review Configuration: Use transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) to check the configuration for the partner profile and ensure that the correct message types and IDoc types are being used.
  Validate IDoc Data: Use transaction WE02 (IDoc Display) to analyze the IDoc data and check if the required segments are present. If they are missing, you may need to adjust the sending application or the IDoc generation logic.
  Check for Custom Segments: If there are custom segments, ensure that they are properly defined in the IDoc type and that they are included in the relevant views.
  Test with Different Data: If possible, test with different data to see if the issue persists, which can help isolate whether the problem is data-specific or configuration-related.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific IDoc type and message type for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Types
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE02: IDoc Display
  WE19: Test Tool for IDocs
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific IDoc type or message type you are working with.
  IDoc Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific IDoc type to understand the expected structure and segments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA795 error and implement a solution to resolve it.