How To Fix WS_EA015 - Enhanced selection not permitted if no segment type is specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_EA - Settlement Management Messages (Add-On)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Enhanced selection not permitted if no segment type is specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_EA015 - Enhanced selection not permitted if no segment type is specified ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS_EA015 - Enhanced selection not permitted if no segment type is specified
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use Enhanced Selection in a Web Service (WS) or Enterprise Services (ES) scenario without specifying a segment type in the selection criteria.
  
  In SAP, when defining selection criteria for services (especially in Enterprise Services or Web Services), you can use Enhanced Selection to filter data more precisely.
  However, the system requires that you specify the segment type (i.e., the data structure or segment of the message) to which the enhanced selection applies.
  If you attempt to use enhanced selection without specifying the segment type, the system cannot determine the context or the data structure to apply the selection, hence it throws this error.
  
  
  When does this typically happen?
  
  When configuring or testing Enterprise Services (ES) or Web Services (WS) in SAP.
  When using the Enterprise Services Builder (ES Builder) or SOAMANAGER to define or test service interfaces.
  When creating or executing selection criteria in the Enterprise Services Explorer or similar tools.
  When using Enhanced Selection in the context of IDoc or BAPI-based services without proper segment type assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WS_EA015, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Segment Type:
  
  When defining enhanced selection criteria, always specify the segment type to which the selection applies.
  The segment type corresponds to a part of the message structure (e.g., a node or segment in the XML or IDoc structure).
  
  
  
  Check the Selection Criteria Definition:
  
  Go to the selection criteria configuration screen.
  Ensure that for each enhanced selection condition, the segment type is explicitly selected or entered.
  This is often a dropdown or input field labeled something like "Segment Type" or "Node".
  
  
  
  Review the Service Interface:
  
  Verify the service interface or message structure to identify the correct segment types available.
  Use transaction codes like SE80, SE24, or the Enterprise Services Builder to inspect the message structure.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Enhanced Selection Logic:
  
  If you are using custom code or configuration, ensure that the enhanced selection logic includes the segment type.
  For example, in ABAP or configuration, the enhanced selection might be defined as:
  Segment Type = 'E1XXXX'
  Field = 'FIELDNAME'
  Operator = '='
  Value = 'XYZ'
  
  
  
  
  Test the Service Again:
  
  After specifying the segment type, test the service or selection again.
  The error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Enhanced Selection is a feature that allows more granular filtering of data in services.
  Segment types correspond to the hierarchical structure of the data message (e.g., IDoc segments, XML nodes).
  This error is a safeguard to prevent ambiguous or incomplete selection criteria that could lead to incorrect data retrieval or processing.
  If you are unsure about the segment types, consult the service documentation or use SAP tools to explore the message structure.
  
  
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  Error Message
  WS_EA015 - Enhanced selection not permitted if no segment type is specified
  
  
  Cause
  Enhanced selection used without specifying the segment type in selection criteria
  
  
  Solution
  Specify the segment type for each enhanced selection condition in the service configuration
  
  
  Context
  Occurs in Enterprise Services, Web Services, IDoc or BAPI service selection criteria
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the correct segment type or configuring enhanced selection, please provide details about the service or message structure you are working with.
  
  Let me know if you want me to help with a specific scenario or configuration!