How To Fix SGT_MAIN172 - cannot maintain Sort Stk Method for plant &1

SGT_MAIN172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 172

• Message text: cannot maintain Sort Stk Method for plant &1

What causes this issue?

Sort Stk Method can be maintained for a plant only if segmentation scope
is 1

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN172 - cannot maintain Sort Stk Method for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN172 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining the sorting stock method for a specific plant in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, where stock methods are crucial for inventory management and planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The sorting stock method for the specified plant may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the sorting stock method for the specified plant.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the plant or materials.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters for the plant may not allow changes to the sorting stock method.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for