How To Fix KG837 - No new segments can be added in planning

KG837 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 837

• Message text: No new segments can be added in planning

What causes this issue?

You have defined a lead column and only selected the field "Name" for
its structure.
In this case, no new profitability segments can be added when you plan
using this layout.

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?

If you want to be able to add segments in planning, change the structure
of the lead column.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG837 - No new segments can be added in planning ?

  The SAP error message KG837 ("No new segments can be added in planning") typically occurs in the context of planning in SAP, particularly when working with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other planning-related modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to add new segments to the planning layout due to certain restrictions or settings.
  Causes:
  
  
  Planning Version Settings: The planning version you are using may be set to a status that does not allow new segments to be added. For example, if the version is locked or set to "no changes allowed," you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Planning Layout Configuration: The planning layout may not be configured to allow the addition of new segments. This could be due to settings in the planning layout or the characteristics defined in the layout.
  
  
  Data Locking: If the data is locked for a certain period or if there are ongoing processes that lock the data, you