How To Fix EDTALE014 - &1 segment(s) generated

EDTALE014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDTALE - EDT-ALE Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: &1 segment(s) generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDTALE014 - &1 segment(s) generated ?

  The SAP error message EDTALE014 indicates that there are one or more segments generated in the context of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This message typically arises when there is an issue with the structure or data of the IDoc being processed, which leads to the generation of segments that may not be expected or are incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Issues: The data being sent in the IDoc may not conform to the expected format or structure. This could be due to missing mandatory fields, incorrect data types, or invalid values.
  Mapping Problems: If there are issues with the mapping between the source system and the target system, it can lead to the generation of unexpected segments.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the IDoc type or message type can also lead to this error.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the IDoc processing logic, they may inadvertently cause segments to be