How To Fix SGT_01604 - Document exists for material &1 and plant &2. Please see long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Document exists for material &1 and plant &2. Please see long text.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

System will not change the segmentation strategy for a material and
plant 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_01604 - Document exists for material &1 and plant &2. Please see long text. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01604 indicates that there is an existing document for a specific material and plant combination. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with material master data, especially in scenarios involving compliance checks, export controls, or other regulatory requirements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a document (such as a compliance check, export declaration, etc.) for a material that already has an existing document associated with it in the specified plant. This could happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be an attempt to create a new document for a material that already has an active document.
  Incomplete Data: The system may not allow changes if the material is already linked to a document that is in a certain status (e.g., approved, in process).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in GTS or the material master that prevent the creation of new documents under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or relevant GTS transactions to check if there are existing documents for the material and plant combination.
  Review the status of these documents to determine if they are still valid or if they can be modified.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Document:
  
  If the existing document is no longer needed, you may delete it (if allowed) or modify it as necessary.
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system and viewing the long text for additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in GTS or the material master to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing the creation of new documents.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, GTS transaction codes, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material management and GTS for best practices and guidelines on handling documents and compliance checks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.