How To Fix SGT_MAIN214 - Cannot maintain seg. based weights and vol. for matl &2, UoM &1, seg. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Cannot maintain seg. based weights and vol. for matl &2, UoM &1, seg. &3

What causes this issue?

You have maintained segmentation-based weights and volumes for a
material without maintaining weights and volumes for the Unit of
Measurement at the material level.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain weights and volumes at material level for the unit of
measurement before you maintain them at the segment level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN214 - Cannot maintain seg. based weights and vol. for matl &2, UoM &1, seg. &3 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN214 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segment-based weights and volumes for a specific material in a given unit of measure (UoM) and segment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Global Trade Services (GTS) or when dealing with materials that have specific weight and volume requirements based on segments.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The segment-based weights and volumes may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified material.
  Incorrect UoM: The unit of measure (UoM) specified may not be compatible with the segment-based data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the segment-based weights and volumes for the specified material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the segment-based weights and volumes are correctly maintained for the material in question.
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly defined and that the segment data is complete.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for segment-based weights and volumes in the relevant customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the segments are properly defined and that the necessary settings for the material type are in place.
  
  
  
  Validate UoM:
  
  Ensure that the UoM used is valid for the material and that it is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the segment-based weights and volumes. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining segment-based weights and volumes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message SGT_MAIN214.