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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 type is correctly defined and that the header segment exists.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Header Segment:
  
  If the header segment is missing, you may need to create it manually. This can typically be done through the transaction code LS01 (Create Storage Type) or similar, depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data and ensure that the material is set up for warehouse management.
  Verify that the relevant views (like Warehouse Management view) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code LX02 to check for inconsistencies in the warehouse management data.
  You can also run the report RLAWM007 to check for inconsistencies in the WM data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  MM03: Display Material Master
  LS01: Create Storage Type
  LX02: Warehouse Management Monitor
  RLAWM007: Report for WM data consistency
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Warehouse Management and material master data management.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MG522 error in SAP.