How To Fix SGT_01092 - You cannot set the Stock Protection Indicator for material &1, plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 092

• Message text: You cannot set the Stock Protection Indicator for material &1, plant &2

What causes this issue?

You have selected the
<DS:DE.SGT_STK_PRT>stock protection indicator</> for a material and
plant for which the
<DS:DE.SGT_COVS>segmentation strategy</> is <ZK>Initial</>.

System Response

You cannot set the stock protection indicator for the material &V1& and
plant &V2&

How to fix this error?

You set a
<DS:DE.SGT_COVS>segmentation strategy</> for the material &V1& and
plant &V2&
You do not set data for the
<DS:DE.SGT_STK_PRT>Stock Protection Indicator</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01092 - You cannot set the Stock Protection Indicator for material &1, plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01092 indicates that you are trying to set the Stock Protection Indicator for a specific material in a specific plant, but the system is preventing you from doing so. This error typically arises in the context of managing stock levels and inventory control within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the item may not allow for stock protection settings. Certain material types in SAP do not support stock protection indicators.
  
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant configuration may not be set up to allow stock protection for the specified material. This could be due to settings in the material master or plant-specific settings.
  
  
  Stock Status: The current stock status of the material may not permit changes to the stock protection indicator. For example, if the stock is blocked or in a special stock status, changes may be restricted.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the stock protection indicator for that material and plant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the item you are trying to modify. If it is a type that does not support stock protection, you will need to consider alternative approaches to manage stock levels.
  
  
  Review Plant Settings: Check the configuration settings for the plant in question. Ensure that the stock protection feature is enabled for the material in the plant settings.
  
  
  Inspect Stock Status: Look at the current stock status of the material. If it is in a blocked or special stock status, you may need to resolve that issue before changing the stock protection indicator.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to the stock protection indicator. If not, you may need to contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to stock protection indicators and any limitations that may apply to your specific configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data fields and settings related to stock management and protection.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.