How To Fix SGT_01210 - Document exists for material &1; please see the long text

SGT_01210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Document exists for material &1; please see the long text

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the
<DS:GLOS.52B8D39C99790881E10000000A421392>segmentation strategy</> for
a material as open documents exist for the material.

System Response

System will not change the segmentation strategy for a material if open
documents exist.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01210 - Document exists for material &1; please see the long text ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01210 indicates that there is an existing document for the specified material, which is preventing the current operation from being completed. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, especially when dealing with material documents, stock movements, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as creating or changing a material document) on a material that already has an associated document in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Existing Stock Movements: There may be stock movements or transactions that have already been recorded for the material.
  Open Purchase Orders: There could be open purchase orders or sales orders linked to the material.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions may not have been completed or cleared, leading to a lock on the material.
  Document Flow: The document flow for the material may not be fully processed, causing the system to prevent further actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the