How To Fix XW041 - Skip Segment not allowed - Segment & is mandatory

XW041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Skip Segment not allowed - Segment & is mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW041 - Skip Segment not allowed - Segment & is mandatory ?

  The SAP error message XW041: Skip Segment not allowed - Segment & is mandatory typically occurs in the context of EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) or IDoc (Intermediate Document) processing. This error indicates that a mandatory segment in the message structure is missing or has been skipped, which is not allowed according to the defined message type or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mandatory Segment: The error arises when a segment that is defined as mandatory in the EDI or IDoc structure is not included in the message being processed.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping between the source data and the EDI/IDoc structure is incorrect, it may lead to the omission of mandatory segments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the message type or the segments defined in the EDI/IDoc structure.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being sent may not meet the required criteria, leading to the omission of mandatory segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Message Structure: