How To Fix SGT_01838 - Valuation type & has no preference segment

SGT_01838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Valuation type & has no preference segment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01838 - Valuation type & has no preference segment ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01838 indicates that a valuation type does not have a preference segment assigned to it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) when dealing with product classifications and compliance checks.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A valuation type is defined in the system but lacks a corresponding preference segment.
  The system is trying to process a transaction that requires a preference segment for the specified valuation type, but it cannot find one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the valuation types in SAP GTS.
  Ensure that the valuation type in question is correctly defined and that it has an associated preference segment.
  
  
  
  Assign Preference Segment:
  
  If the valuation type does not have a preference segment, you will need to assign one. This can typically be done in the GTS configuration settings under the relevant area for preference