How To Fix SGT_01056 - Preference segment value cannot be set for two seg. with same val.type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Preference segment value cannot be set for two seg. with same val.type

What causes this issue?

You cannot set the Preference Segment Value checkbox for more than one
segment with the same valuation type. Preference Segment Value can only
be set for a single combination of material, plant, stock segment, and
valuation type.

System Response

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?

Set the Preference Segment Value checkbox for a single stock segment of
a specified valuation type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01056 - Preference segment value cannot be set for two seg. with same val.type ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01056 indicates that there is an issue with setting a preference segment value for two segments that have the same value type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) when dealing with compliance checks, classification, or similar functionalities where segments are defined for certain data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to assign a preference segment value to two different segments that share the same value type.
  The system does not allow multiple segments with the same value type to have the same preference value assigned to them, as it can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Segment Definitions: Check the segments you are working with to ensure that they are defined correctly and that there are no duplicates in value types.
  
  
  Modify Preference Assignments: If you have two segments with the same value type, you will need to either:
  
  Change one of the segments to use a different value type.
  Remove or modify the preference assignment so that it does not conflict with the other segment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that your configuration settings in GTS are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for preference management and segment definitions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing segments and preferences in GTS.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  GTS Documentation: Review the official SAP GTS documentation for best practices on managing segments and preferences.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP GTS for further assistance.