How To Fix FSH_MAIN226 - No valid segment combination exists for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No valid segment combination exists for material &1

What causes this issue?

You try to assign a season to a segmentation relevant article but none
of the segmentation characteristics are season relevant. Therefore, the
segmentation combination for this article does not appear.

System Response

Segment field dropdown will show only blank value. You can now assign
season records to article without segmentation.

How to fix this error?

If you need to make segmentation based season assignments, create a
segmentation structure with characteristics that are season relevant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN226 - No valid segment combination exists for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN226 ("No valid segment combination exists for material &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where segment combinations are used to manage product variants, such as size, color, and style.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid combination of segments for the specified material. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Segment Combinations: The required segment combination for the material has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid or missing segment information.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the segments may not be properly defined or activated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its segments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Segment Combinations:
  
  Go to the segment configuration in the SAP system and verify if the required segment combinations for the material are defined.
  Ensure that the segments (like size, color, etc.) are correctly set up and linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Access the material master record for the material in question and check if all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct segment groups.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the segments in the SAP system. Make sure that all necessary settings are activated and correctly defined.
  If you have access, check the customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) for Fashion Management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the material data.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform a data consistency check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on segment combinations and material management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or specific transaction codes related to Fashion Management to access and modify material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and segment configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.