How To Fix SGT_01873 - Segmentation value overwrites counter &1 and &2 if header is not changed

SGT_01873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Segmentation value overwrites counter &1 and &2 if header is not changed

What causes this issue?

You try to change routing with change number and maintain the
segmentation values without changing any header details of the
task-list.

System Response

The system overwrites the existing segmentation values that are
maintained for current task-list and internal counters.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain segmentation values for a new internal counter
using the change number, then the changes should be done at the header
level of task-list before using the Segmentation option.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01873 - Segmentation value overwrites counter &1 and &2 if header is not changed ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01873 indicates that there is an issue with segmentation values in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules that utilize segmentation. This error typically arises when the system detects that a segmentation value is attempting to overwrite a counter for a specific header, but the header itself has not been changed. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Segmentation Logic: The segmentation logic in SAP is designed to categorize data based on certain criteria. If a segmentation value is being applied to a document or transaction, but the header information (like the document number or other identifiers) remains unchanged, the system raises this error to prevent data inconsistency.
  Data Integrity: The error is a safeguard to ensure that segmentation values are not incorrectly applied, which could lead to incorrect reporting or data analysis.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of segmentation settings in the system, leading to