How To Fix SGT_MAIN077 - Cannot maintain segmentation-based sales data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Cannot maintain segmentation-based sales data for material &1

What causes this issue?

Segmentation-based sales 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 sales data when the segmentation strategy scope is 2, as in this
case, where only stock segment is maintained on 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 sales data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN077 - Cannot maintain segmentation-based sales data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN077 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation-based sales data for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with segmentation and sales data management.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Material Not Defined for Segmentation: The material in question may not be set up for segmentation in the system.
  Missing Segmentation Data: There may be missing or incomplete segmentation data for the material.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data for the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The segmentation settings in the system may not be correctly configured.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Segmentation Settings:
  
  Go to the material master data and verify if the segmentation settings are correctly defined for the material.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the appropriate segmentation group.
  
  
  
  Review Segmentation Data:
  
  Check if all required segmentation data is maintained for the material. If not, complete the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to maintain segmentation data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to segmentation in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Data Locking:
  
  Check if the material is locked by another user or process. You can use transaction codes like SM12 to view and manage locks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on segmentation and sales data maintenance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check material and segmentation data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.