How To Fix SGT_MAIN217 - Cannot maintain seg. based sales status data; &1 is not relevant to seg.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Cannot maintain seg. based sales status data; &1 is not relevant to seg.

What causes this issue?

The material is not relevant to segmentation. You can only maintain
segmentation-based sales status data for materials relevant to
segmentation.

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 sales status 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_MAIN217 - Cannot maintain seg. based sales status data; &1 is not relevant to seg. ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN217 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segment-based sales status data for a specific object (denoted by &1 in the error message). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with segment reporting or sales status management.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Irrelevant Object: The object you are trying to maintain (e.g., a sales order, delivery, or billing document) is not relevant for segment-based reporting. This can happen if the object does not have the necessary configuration or if it is not set up to be included in segment reporting.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for segment reporting may not be properly set up in the system. This could include missing settings in the sales organization, distribution channel, or other related master data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the segment-based sales status correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Relevance: Verify if the object you are trying to maintain is indeed relevant for segment-based reporting. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the necessary configuration for segment reporting is in place. This includes checking:
  
  Sales organization settings
  Distribution channel settings
  Customer master data
  Material master data
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to segment reporting to understand the requirements and configurations needed.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure there are no discrepancies. This may involve checking for missing or incorrect entries in master data.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  Segment Reporting: Understand the principles of segment reporting in SAP, including how it relates to financial reporting and sales analysis.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain segment-based sales status data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.