How To Fix SGT_MAIN078 - Cannot maintain segmentation-based valuation data for material &1

SGT_MAIN078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

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

What causes this issue?

Segmentation-based valuation 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 valuation 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 valuation 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_MAIN078 - Cannot maintain segmentation-based valuation data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN078 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation-based valuation data for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with materials that have segmentation-based valuation settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be properly set up in the material master, particularly in the valuation area or segmentation settings.
  Missing Segmentation Data: The required segmentation data for the material may not be maintained or is incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data for the material.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the GTS settings or in the material valuation settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that all