How To Fix VG080 - Mandatory segment & is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Mandatory segment & is missing.

What causes this issue?

The specified segment in the <GL:EDI>EDI</>
<GL:Intermediate_Document>Intermediate Document</> has not appeared
often enough. It is a mandatory segment, which means it must appear
where specified.

How to fix this error?

Using the report RSEIDOC1, determine the minimum number of times this
segment must appear, and then try and find out why this minimum number
was not adhered to.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG080 - Mandatory segment & is missing. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG080 - Mandatory segment & is missing.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a message (such as an IDoc or EDI message) when a mandatory segment expected by the system is missing in the inbound or outbound data. The placeholder "&" in the message will be replaced by the segment name that is missing.
  In other words, the system expects a particular segment in the message structure (based on the message type or IDoc type), but it is not found. This leads to the error VG080.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During IDoc inbound processing (e.g., when an IDoc is being processed and a mandatory segment is missing).
  During EDI message processing where the message structure is validated.
  During ALE or EDI communication when the message structure does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The sending system did not include the mandatory segment in the message.
  Incorrect or incomplete mapping in the EDI or IDoc interface.
  Customization or configuration issues where the segment is incorrectly marked as mandatory or optional.
  Data issues where the segment is conditionally mandatory but the condition is not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the missing segment:
  
  Check the error message details or the IDoc/EDI message to find out which segment is missing.
  
  
  Check the message type and segment structure:
  
  Verify the expected segments for the message type in transaction WE30 (IDoc type) or WE60 (IDoc documentation).
  
  
  Check the inbound/outbound message:  
  
  For inbound IDocs, use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc and verify if the segment is present.
  For outbound IDocs, check the data source or mapping to ensure the segment is generated.
  
  
  
  Review the mapping or EDI conversion:
  
  If using EDI or mapping tools (like SAP PI/PO or EDI subsystems), verify that the mapping logic includes the mandatory segment.
  
  
  Adjust the sending system or interface:
  
  Ensure the sending system sends the mandatory segment or adjust the interface to include it.
  
  
  Check configuration:
  
  In some cases, the segment might be conditionally mandatory. Check the configuration in WE31 (segment definition) or partner profiles (WE20) to see if the segment is set as mandatory incorrectly.
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc/message:
  
  After correcting the data or configuration, reprocess the IDoc or inbound message.
  
  
  
  Related Transactions and Tools:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs and check segments.
  WE19: Test IDoc processing.
  WE20: Partner profiles configuration.
  WE30: IDoc type development.
  WE31: Segment definition.
  WE60: IDoc documentation.
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs.
  SM58: Check for any related RFC errors.
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  The error message is generic and always indicates a missing mandatory segment, so the exact segment name is crucial for troubleshooting.
  Sometimes, the segment is mandatory only under certain conditions (e.g., based on message type or data content).
  If the segment is missing due to a bug in the sending system or middleware, coordinate with the responsible team to fix the data generation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  VG080 means a mandatory segment expected in the IDoc or EDI message is missing. To resolve, identify the missing segment, verify the message structure, check the data and mapping, correct the sending system or interface, and reprocess the message. Use SAP tools like WE02, WE05, WE19, and WE20 for analysis and correction.