How To Fix SGT_MAIN059 - Cannot enter segmentation relevant data; article is not segment relevant

SGT_MAIN059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cannot enter segmentation relevant data; article is not segment relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN059 - Cannot enter segmentation relevant data; article is not segment relevant ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN059 indicates that you are trying to enter segmentation-relevant data for an article that is not marked as segment relevant in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is used for managing and analyzing data based on different segments or categories.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the article (material) you are working with has not been configured to be segment relevant. In SAP, segmentation relevance is determined by specific settings in the material master or related configuration settings. If an article is not marked as segment relevant, the system will prevent you from entering any segmentation-related data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record for the article in question (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (such as Basic Data, Sales, or any other relevant view) to see if there