How To Fix SGT_MAIN153 - The requirement segment &1 for SOrg. &2 and DChl &3 is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The requirement segment &1 for SOrg. &2 and DChl &3 is invalid.

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid segment combination while creating or
editing sales data.

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?

Enter a valid segment combinations as per the segmentation strategy
defined for the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN153 - The requirement segment &1 for SOrg. &2 and DChl &3 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN153 indicates that there is an issue with the requirement segment for a specific Sales Organization (SOrg) and Distribution Channel (DChl). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with condition records or pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Requirement Segment: The requirement segment specified in the error message does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or the condition records associated with the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The requirement segment may not be assigned correctly to the pricing procedure or may be missing entirely for the specified combination of Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Requirement Segment:
  
  Go to the transaction code V/08 (Pricing Procedure) and verify the requirement segment assigned to the pricing procedure for the specific Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.
  Ensure that the requirement segment exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) under:
  
  Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Pricing Control
  
  
  Ensure that the pricing procedure is correctly assigned to the Sales Organization and Distribution Channel.
  
  
  
  Validate Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 or VK12 to check the condition records related to the pricing procedure. Ensure that the records are correctly maintained and that the requirement segment is valid.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Assignments:
  
  If the requirement segment is custom, ensure that it has been properly implemented and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are using custom requirement segments, refer to the documentation or notes provided by the developer to ensure that they are implemented correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V/08: Pricing Procedure
  VK11: Create Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pricing procedures and requirement segments.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.