How To Fix MG522 - Storage type segment for material & has no header segment

MG522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Storage type segment for material & has no header segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG522 - Storage type segment for material & has no header segment ?

  The SAP error message MG522 indicates that there is an issue with the storage type segment for a material in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a header segment for the specified storage type segment of the material. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Header Segment: The header segment for the storage type may not have been created or may have been deleted inadvertently.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or errors during data migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The storage type may not be properly configured in the Warehouse Management settings.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may not be correctly set up for warehouse management, leading to missing segments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the Warehouse Management settings.
  Ensure that the storage