How To Fix SGT_MAIN015 - Segmentation status is set; seg. structure and strategy cannot be changed

SGT_MAIN015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_MAIN - Message Class for Article Master Data

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Segmentation status is set; seg. structure and strategy cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN015 - Segmentation status is set; seg. structure and strategy cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN015 indicates that the segmentation status is set, which means that the segmentation structure and strategy cannot be changed at this point. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is often used in areas like sales and distribution (SD) or customer relationship management (CRM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to modify the segmentation structure or strategy while the segmentation status is already set. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  You are trying to change the segmentation settings after they have been activated.
  The segmentation is locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that depend on the current segmentation settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Segmentation Status: Verify the current segmentation status in the relevant transaction or configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the segmentation settings in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  Deactivate Segmentation: If possible, deactivate the segmentation status. This