How To Fix MG539 - The segments for material & and plant & could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 539

• Message text: The segments for material & and plant & could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG539 - The segments for material & and plant & could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message MG539 indicates that the system is unable to determine the segments for a specific material and plant combination. This typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or when dealing with the Material Ledger.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Segment Data: The most common cause is that the segment data for the specified material and plant has not been maintained in the system. This can happen if the material has not been properly set up in the system or if the necessary configuration for the Material Ledger is incomplete.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings for the Material Ledger or the valuation area are not correctly set up, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Material Type Issues: The material type may not be compatible with the segment determination process, or the material may not be assigned to the correct valuation class.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data for the specified material and plant is complete and correctly maintained. Ensure that the necessary views (such as Accounting and Plant Data) are filled out.
  
  
  Maintain Segment Data: If segment data is missing, you may need to maintain it. This can typically be done in the transaction code OMX1 (for segment assignment) or through the relevant configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined. You can access this through the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections.
  
  
  Check Material Type and Valuation Class: Ensure that the material type is correctly assigned and that the valuation class is compatible with the segment determination process.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like CKMLCP to run consistency checks on the Material Ledger data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the material and segment data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management.