How To Fix SRW003 - Parent Segment is not maintained for Files Object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRW - Error Handling For simplified RW

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Parent Segment is not maintained for Files Object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRW003 - Parent Segment is not maintained for Files Object ?

  The SAP error message SRW003, which states "Parent Segment is not maintained for Files Object," typically occurs in the context of SAP's ArchiveLink or Document Management System (DMS) when there is an issue with the configuration of the document structure or the hierarchy of the segments in the archive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent Segment: The error indicates that the system is trying to access a segment that is expected to have a parent segment defined, but it is not maintained in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the document type or the file object may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a parent segment.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the parent-child relationship between segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the ArchiveLink configuration settings in SAP (transaction code OAC0 or OAC2).
  Verify that the parent segment is correctly defined for the file