How To Fix SGT_MAIN074 - Cannot maintain seg. based weights and volumes data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Cannot maintain seg. based weights and volumes data for material &1

What causes this issue?

Segmentation-based weights and volumes can be maintained only when the
segmentation strategy scope is 1 (that means, only when both the
requirement segment and stock segment are maintained). You cannot
maintain segmentation-based weights and volumes when the segmentation
strategy scope is 2, as in this case, where only stock segment is
maintained at the variant 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?

The segmentation strategy scope must be 1 if you want to maintain
segmentation based weights and volumes data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN074 - Cannot maintain seg. based weights and volumes data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN074 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segment-based weights and volumes data for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with materials that have specific weight and volume requirements for compliance or logistics purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not have been properly set up in the material master, particularly in the views related to weights and volumes.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the segment-based weights and volumes data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the GTS settings or in the material management settings that prevent the maintenance of this data.
  Data Locking: The material data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  Incompatibility with Segmentation: The material may not be compatible with the segmentation settings defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the weights and volumes are correctly maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  Ensure that the material is set up for segment-based data if required.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the weights and volumes data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP GTS or the material management module to ensure that they are correctly set up for segment-based data maintenance.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or GTS consultant if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locking:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check if the material is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message or similar issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned for material maintenance and GTS functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message SGT_MAIN074.