How To Fix SGT_01212 - Enter a valid segmentation strategy &1 for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Enter a valid segmentation strategy &1 for material &2

What causes this issue?

The segmentation strategy entered for the material does not exist in
segmentation strategy table <AB>SGT_COVS_T</>.

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?

Enter a valid segmentation strategy for the material in segmentation
strategy table <AB>SGT_COVS_T</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01212 - Enter a valid segmentation strategy &1 for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01212 indicates that there is an issue with the segmentation strategy assigned to a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with segmentation in the context of materials and their classifications.
  Cause:
  The error message occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Segmentation Strategy: The segmentation strategy specified for the material does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The segmentation strategy may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary segmentation strategy assigned or may have been incorrectly maintained.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the segmentation strategy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Segmentation Strategy:
  
  Go to the segmentation strategy configuration in SAP (transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for segmentation strategies and verify that the strategy exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Valid Segmentation Strategy:
  
  Open the material master record for the material in question (transaction code: MM02).
  Check the segmentation strategy field and ensure that a valid strategy is assigned. If not, assign a valid segmentation strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields in the material master are filled out correctly, especially those related to segmentation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the segmentation strategy. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to segmentation strategies for additional guidance on configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on segmentation strategies.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SGT_01212 error message in SAP.