How To Fix WZRE_ALE_MONITOR017 - Definition of segments differ: & (& <-> & ). No comparison possible.

WZRE_ALE_MONITOR017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_ALE_MONITOR -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Definition of segments differ: & (& <-> & ). No comparison possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZRE_ALE_MONITOR017 - Definition of segments differ: & (& <-> & ). No comparison possible. ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WZRE_ALE_MONITOR017 Definition of segments differ: & (& <-> & ). No comparison possible.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during ALE (Application Link Enabling) monitoring or IDoc processing when the system tries to compare segment definitions between two versions or systems, but finds that the segment definitions differ. Specifically:
  
  The segment structure or definition in the sending system does not match the segment structure in the receiving system.
  This mismatch can be due to differences in segment fields, data element types, segment hierarchy, or segment attributes.
  Because of these differences, the system cannot perform a proper comparison or mapping of the segments.
  
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Different versions of IDoc segment definitions between sender and receiver.
  Custom modifications or enhancements to standard IDoc segments in one system but not the other.
  Transport inconsistencies where segment definitions were changed in one system but not transported to the other.
  Using different message types or IDoc types that have similar but not