How To Fix SGT_MAIN216 - Cannot maintain seg. based weights and volumes data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Cannot maintain seg. based weights and volumes data for material &1

What causes this issue?

The material is not relevant to segmentation. You can maintain
segmentation-based weights and volumes data for materials relevant to
segmentation only.

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?

Maintain segmentation-based weights and volumes data for materials
relevant to segmentation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN216 - Cannot maintain seg. based weights and volumes data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN216 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segment-based weights and volumes data for a specific material in the system. 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 for compliance or logistics purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not have been properly set up in the material master, particularly in the segments related to weights and volumes.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle segment-based weights and volumes for the material type in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to maintain the data for the specified material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the segments that are required for maintaining weights and volumes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the weights and volumes are correctly maintained in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  Ensure that the material type supports segment-based weights and volumes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that segment-based weights and volumes are enabled for the material type.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the Customizing (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant logistics or GTS sections.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to maintain the data has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies related to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific 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 and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  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 SGT_MAIN216 error in SAP.