How To Fix EA799 - Segment & is used multiple times in IDoc types


EA799 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

  • Message number: 799

  • Message text: Segment & is used multiple times in IDoc types

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  • What causes this issue?

    Segment type &v1& is used multiple times in the IDoc type. A segment
    type may only be used once in each IDoc type.

    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 EA799 - Segment & is used multiple times in IDoc types ?
    The SAP error message EA799 indicates that a specific segment in an IDoc (Intermediate Document) type is being used multiple times, which is not allowed according to the IDoc structure definition. This error typically arises when the IDoc structure is not correctly defined or when the data being processed does not conform to the expected structure.
    
    Cause: Incorrect IDoc Definition: The IDoc type may have been defined in such a way that a segment is expected to occur only once, but the data being sent includes that segment multiple times. Data Issues: The data being processed may inadvertently include duplicate segments due to issues in the data extraction or transformation process. Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the IDoc processing settings that lead to the same segment being included multiple times.
    Solution: Check IDoc Definition: Review the IDoc type definition in transaction WE30 (IDoc Types) to ensure that the segment is defined correctly. If

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