How To Fix CRM_UIU_MKTSEG162 - Use the value help to select a product segment

CRM_UIU_MKTSEG162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_UIU_MKTSEG - Message Class for UI related messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Use the value help to select a product segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_UIU_MKTSEG162 - Use the value help to select a product segment ?

  The SAP error message CRM_UIU_MKTSEG162, which states "Use the value help to select a product segment," typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when a user attempts to enter a product segment in a field that requires a predefined value. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select a valid product segment from a list of available options rather than entering a value manually.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Selection: The user may have tried to enter a product segment manually instead of using the provided value help (F4 help).
  
  Configuration Issues: The product segment may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the available segments.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing valid product segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Value Help: Click on the field where the product segment