How To Fix SGT_01054 - Cannot change valuation type; batch already exists for stock segment &1

SGT_01054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Cannot change valuation type; batch already exists for stock segment &1

What causes this issue?

You cannot change a valuation type for a segmentation combination. A
batch for the combination of material, plant and segmentation already
exists in the system.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01054 - Cannot change valuation type; batch already exists for stock segment &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01054 indicates that you are trying to change the valuation type of a batch in a stock segment where a batch already exists. This typically occurs in the context of batch management in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have batch-specific characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  Batch Management: The material is managed in batches, and each batch has a specific valuation type associated with it.
  Existing Batch: There is already a batch created for the stock segment you are trying to modify, and changing the valuation type is not allowed once a batch exists.
  Stock Segment: The stock segment refers to the specific area of inventory (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock) where the batch is located.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the existing batch. If the batch is not in use or can be deleted, you may consider