How To Fix SGT_MAIN079 - Cannot maintain segmentation-based EAN data for material &1

SGT_MAIN079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

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

What causes this issue?

Segmentation based International Article Number (EAN) 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 EAN data when the segmentation 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 EAN 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_MAIN079 - Cannot maintain segmentation-based EAN data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN079 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation-based EAN (European Article Number) data for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing product data, particularly when dealing with segmentation or categorization of materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Material Not Defined for Segmentation: The material you are trying to maintain may not be defined for segmentation in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data for the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to segmentation or EAN management.
  Material Status: The material might be in a status that does not allow changes to EAN data (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or its segmentation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material