How To Fix IDOC_METADATA461 - Segment versions could not be read

IDOC_METADATA461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Segment versions could not be read

What causes this issue?

The segment versions could not be read when the structure information
was loaded for the basic IDoc type
&V1& and the extension &V2& (port &V3&).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

One possible cause is that the function module
RFC_READ_TABLE is not RFC-compliant in the system from which you
want to get the structure information.
The logical destination &V4& was used to log on to the system.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can display segment versions with transaction IDX2 and edit them
with the report IDXVERSIONEN.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDOC_METADATA461 - Segment versions could not be read ?

  The SAP error message IDOC_METADATA461, which states "Segment versions could not be read," typically occurs when there is an issue with the IDoc segment definitions or their versions in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Segment Versions: The segment version that is being referenced in the IDoc is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the IDoc type or the associated segments.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc definitions were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been an issue during the transport process.
  Database Issues: There could be a problem with the database that is preventing the system from reading the segment versions.
  Version Mismatch: The IDoc being processed may be using a version of a segment that is not compatible with the current configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Segment Definitions: Verify that the segment definitions for the IDoc type