How To Fix SGT_MAIN144 - Activate the segmentation switch

SGT_MAIN144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Activate the segmentation switch

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You cannot extend articles relevant for segmentation if the segmentation
switch is not activated.

System Response

The program terminates.

How to fix this error?

Activate the segmentation switch or contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SGT_MAIN144 - Details

• The SAP error message SGT_MAIN144 typically indicates that the segmentation switch is not activated in the system. This error is related to the SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) module, which is used for managing compliance and trade processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the segmentation feature, which is necessary for certain functionalities in SAP GTS, is not enabled. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The segmentation switch may not have been activated during the initial setup of the GTS module.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, certain settings may revert to their default state, leading to the segmentation switch being deactivated.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate the segmentation switch.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the segmentation switch in the SAP GTS system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the GTS Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GTS system and navigate to the configuration