How To Fix SGT_MAIN211 - Cannot maintain segmentation based valuation data; see long text

SGT_MAIN211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Cannot maintain segmentation based valuation data; see long text

What causes this issue?

For a material with segmentation strategy scope 1, you must select the
value in the <ZK>Valuation Category</> field to maintain segmentation
based valuation data

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select a value from the available help in the <ZK>Valuation Category
</>field to maintain segmentation based valuation data for a material.

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_MAIN211 - Cannot maintain segmentation based valuation data; see long text ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN211 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation-based valuation data in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's segmentation functionality, which is often used in the context of materials management, sales, or other modules where valuation based on segments is required.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of segmentation in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data that prevent the system from processing the segmentation data correctly.
  System Lock: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the