How To Fix FSH_MAIN136 - Seg. strategy &1 not valid for seg. structure &2 in distr. curve &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Seg. strategy &1 not valid for seg. structure &2 in distr. curve &3

What causes this issue?

For the distribution curve type of S (Segment), the segmentation
strategy is not valid for the entered segmentation structure.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The segmentation strategy should be valid for the segmentation structure
that is maintained in the <DS:TRAN.SGTC>Segmentation Strategy
Maintenance</> transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN136 - Seg. strategy &1 not valid for seg. structure &2 in distr. curve &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN136 indicates that there is an issue with the segmentation strategy in the context of a distribution curve. This error typically arises in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when working with segmentation and distribution strategies.
  Cause:
  The error message FSH_MAIN136 is triggered when:
  
  The segmentation strategy specified (denoted as &1) is not valid for the segmentation structure (denoted as &2) that is being used in the distribution curve (denoted as &3).
  There may be a mismatch between the segmentation strategy and the segmentation structure, possibly due to configuration issues or incorrect assignment.
  The segmentation strategy may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Segmentation Strategy:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for segmentation strategies in SAP.
  Verify that the segmentation strategy &1 is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Validate Segmentation Structure:
  
  Check the segmentation structure &2 to ensure it is correctly set up and that it is compatible with the segmentation strategy.
  Ensure that the segmentation structure is assigned to the correct distribution curve &3.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Curve:
  
  Examine the distribution curve &3 to ensure it is correctly configured to use the specified segmentation strategy and structure.
  Make sure that the distribution curve is active and properly linked to the relevant sales or marketing processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to segmentation strategies and distribution curves for any specific requirements or constraints.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the process that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to check the relevant settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard functionality.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the segmentation strategies and structures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FSH_MAIN136 in your SAP system.