How To Fix SGT_01656 - You cannot maintain segment conditions for item &1 (see long text &2)

SGT_01656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 656

• Message text: You cannot maintain segment conditions for item &1 (see long text &2)

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain segment conditions for any of the following reasons:
1. Condition stock segment is not valid for the article associated to
Item.
2. Article associated to Item is unknown.
3. Article is not relevant for segmentation.
4. Segmentation scope is 2.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can maintain segment conditions only for articles associated to
scope 1 segmentation strategy.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01656 - You cannot maintain segment conditions for item &1 (see long text &2) ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01656 indicates that you cannot maintain segment conditions for a specific item in the system. This error typically arises in the context of condition management, particularly when dealing with pricing or discounts in sales documents or purchasing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Item Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow for changes to segment conditions. For example, if the item is already processed or has been finalized, you may not be able to modify its conditions.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on maintaining segment conditions. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  
  
  Condition Records: There may be existing condition records that conflict with the changes you are trying to make.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segment conditions for the specified item.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may