What is 'mandatory segment' in SAP BC-MID-ALE - ALE Integration Technology?

mandatory segment - Overview

• Component: BC-MID-ALE

• Component Name: ALE Integration Technology

• Description: The part of an IDoc type standard format for data communication that contains important application data and therefore must exist in the IDoc for an actual business process.

mandatory segment - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A mandatory segment is a segment in an IDoc (Intermediate Document) that must be filled in order to successfully send the IDoc. It is part of the ALE (Application Link Enabling) Integration Technology component of SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating an IDoc, the mandatory segments must be filled in with the appropriate data. This data is used to identify the sender and receiver of the IDoc, as well as other important information. Once all mandatory segments are filled in, the IDoc can be sent. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an IDoc, it is important to double-check that all mandatory segments have been filled in correctly. This will ensure that the IDoc is sent successfully and without any errors. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on ALE Integration Technology and IDocs, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.