How To Fix M2793 - Segment type & exists as a dictionary object

M2793 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 793

• Message text: Segment type & exists as a dictionary object

What causes this issue?

Segment type &V1& exists as a dictionary object which means it cannot
created anew.

System Response

The function was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Choose a new segment name and carry out the generation again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2793 - Segment type & exists as a dictionary object ?

  The SAP error message M2793, which states "Segment type & exists as a dictionary object," typically occurs in the context of IDoc processing or when working with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) segments. This error indicates that the system has encountered a segment type that is defined in the dictionary but is not being recognized or processed correctly in the context of the IDoc or EDI structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Segment Definition Issues: The segment type may be defined in the SAP dictionary but is not properly configured or is missing required attributes.
  IDoc Type Mismatch: The IDoc type being used may not match the segment type defined in the dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the segment was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system where the error is occurring.
  Versioning Problems: There may be versioning issues where the segment type is not compatible with the IDoc type being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Segment Definition: