How To Fix IDOC_METADATA434 - Only one segment definition can exist for each release. Change entry

IDOC_METADATA434 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDOC_METADATA - Messages for metadata for the IDoc adapter

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Only one segment definition can exist for each release. Change entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA434 - Only one segment definition can exist for each release. Change entry ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA434 indicates that there is an issue with the IDoc segment definitions in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that there is a conflict where multiple segment definitions exist for the same release, which is not allowed. This can occur when there are inconsistencies in the IDoc metadata or when multiple versions of the same segment are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Segment Definitions: There may be multiple definitions for the same IDoc segment in the system, which can happen due to incorrect configuration or data migration issues.
  Version Conflicts: If different versions of the same IDoc segment are being used, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If IDoc definitions were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) without proper checks, it could lead to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Segment Definitions: 
  
  Use transaction code WE30 (IDoc Type) to check the segment definitions for the IDoc type in question. Ensure