How To Fix SGT_01481 - Segmentation or season relevant material canÆt have configurable material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Segmentation or season relevant material canÆt have configurable material

What causes this issue?

If the material is relevant for segmentation or season, you cannot
assign any cross-plant or plant specific configurable material.

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?

If the selected material is relevant for segmentation or season, do not
maintain any cross-plant or plant specific configurable material for the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01481 - Segmentation or season relevant material canÆt have configurable material ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01481 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of materials in relation to segmentation or seasonality. Specifically, it states that a segmentation or season-relevant material cannot be a configurable material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's variant configuration and segmentation functionalities, which are used to manage products that have multiple variants or are subject to seasonal changes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material in question is defined as a segmentation or season-relevant material, which means it is intended to be managed in a way that considers its seasonal demand or segmentation strategy.
  Configurable Material: The material is also defined as a configurable material, which allows for the creation of different variants of the product based on customer specifications.
  Conflict: The system does not allow a material to be both segmentation-relevant and configurable at the same time, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change Material Type:
  
  If the material does not need to be configurable, you can change its classification to remove the configurable status. This can be done in the material master data.
  Conversely, if the material should be configurable, you may need to remove its segmentation or seasonality relevance.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM02) and check the settings under the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Process Owners:
  
  Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product managers, sales teams) to determine the correct classification for the material based on its intended use.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message. SAP frequently updates its software, and there may be specific notes addressing this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the material behaves as expected in the system and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material types, segmentation, and variant configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for shared experiences and solutions related to similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SGT_01481 error and ensure that your material configurations align with your business processes.