How To Fix SGT_MAIN029 - Segmentation strategy &1 not valid for Material &2 plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Segmentation strategy &1 not valid for Material &2 plant &3

What causes this issue?

The segmentation strategy for the plant can either be blank or the value
which is maintained at the material level.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN029 - Segmentation strategy &1 not valid for Material &2 plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN029 indicates that the segmentation strategy specified for a particular material in a specific plant is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is often used in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Segmentation Strategy: The segmentation strategy defined for the material does not exist or is not correctly assigned in the system.
  Material/Plant Configuration: The material may not be configured correctly for the specified plant, or the segmentation strategy may not be applicable to that material-plant combination.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the segmentation strategy may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the segmentation strategy or the material in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Segmentation Strategy:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the segmentation strategy exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the segmentation strategy is assigned to the material in the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material and plant combination. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the segmentation settings.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured to use the specified segmentation strategy.
  Check if the segmentation strategy is active for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the segmentation strategy and the material. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on segmentation strategies and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check table definitions related to segmentation.
  
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  Check relevant tables such as MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), and any custom tables related to segmentation strategies.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to segmentation strategies and error messages for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.