How To Fix SGT_MAIN071 - Cannot enter seg. dependent MRP genral data; segment is not MRM relevant

SGT_MAIN071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Cannot enter seg. dependent MRP genral data; segment is not MRM relevant

What causes this issue?

When you maintain segmentation dependent MRP data, the characteristics
of the segmentation structure are not MRM relevant.

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?

You must set the characteristics as MRM if you want to maintain a
segmentation structure for a material. You can do this using CT04
transaction (change characteristic). In the <ZK>Additional </>Data tab,
click the <ZK>Relevance </>button to maintain relevance for the selected
characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN071 - Cannot enter seg. dependent MRP genral data; segment is not MRM relevant ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN071 indicates that there is an issue with entering segment-dependent MRP (Material Requirements Planning) general data because the segment in question is not relevant for MRM (Material Requirements Management). This typically occurs in the context of managing materials and their planning parameters in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Segment Configuration: The segment you are trying to work with may not be configured to be relevant for MRP. This can happen if the segment is not set up correctly in the system or if it is not intended to be used for MRP purposes.
  Material Type: The material type associated with the segment may not support MRP functionalities. Certain material types are configured to be non-MRP relevant.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material or segment may not be properly defined, leading to the system rejecting the entry.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing