How To Fix SGT_01087 - Cannot change segmentation structure; segmentation fixed for material

SGT_01087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Cannot change segmentation structure; segmentation fixed for material

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SGT_01087 - Details

• The SAP error message SGT_01087 indicates that you are trying to change the segmentation structure of a material that has already been fixed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is often used in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The segmentation structure for the material has been set and is currently fixed, meaning that it cannot be modified.
  You may be attempting to change the segmentation structure in a way that is not allowed because it would affect existing data or processes that rely on the current segmentation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Segmentation Status: Verify the current status of the segmentation structure for the material. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP where segmentation is managed.
  
  
  Unfix Segmentation: If you need to change the segmentation structure, you may need