How To Fix SGT_MAIN020 - Material not valid for segmentation relevant valuation types

SGT_MAIN020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Material not valid for segmentation relevant valuation types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN020 - Material not valid for segmentation relevant valuation types ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN020 indicates that a material is not valid for segmentation relevant valuation types. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with segmentation in materials management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Valuation Type Configuration: The valuation type assigned to the material may not be configured to be relevant for segmentation. This can happen if the valuation type is not marked as segmentation-relevant in the system settings.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up for the specific valuation type. This includes missing or incorrect entries in the material master record.
  Segmentation Settings: The segmentation settings in the system may not include the valuation type associated with the material.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its valuation type, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the