How To Fix FSH_MAIN304 - Cannot maintain seg. based seasons data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Cannot maintain seg. based seasons data for material &1

What causes this issue?

Segmentation based seasons can be maintained only when the segmentation
strategy scope is 1, that is, only if both requirement segment and stock
segment are maintained. You cannot maintain segmentation based seasons
when the segmentation strategy scope is 2, as in this case, only a stock
segment is maintained at the variant level.

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 scope must be 1 to maintain segmentation based
seasons data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MAIN304 - Cannot maintain seg. based seasons data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MAIN304 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segment-based season data for a specific material in the Fashion Management module (FSH). This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing data related to the material's seasonal attributes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Seasonal Data: The material may not have the required seasonal data defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with segment-based season data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Fashion Management module that are not set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain seasonal data for the material.
  Data Locking: The material data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Seasonal Data: Verify that the seasonal data for the material is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the material's attributes.
  Review Material Type: Ensure that the material type is appropriate for segment-based season data. If not, consider changing the material type or creating a new one that supports seasonal data.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the Fashion Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for segment-based seasons.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain seasonal data. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  Data Locking: If the material is locked, wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the data to resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) or FSD1 (Maintain Segment-Based Seasons) to manage material data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Fashion Management to understand how segment-based seasons are managed and any prerequisites for maintaining this data.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP directly for further assistance.