How To Fix SGT_MAIN226 - Cannot maintain segmentation based warehouse data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Cannot maintain segmentation based warehouse data for material &1

What causes this issue?

Segmentation based warehouse data can be maintained only when the
segmentation scope of segmentation strategy is 1, that is, only if both
requirement segment and stock segment are maintained. You cannot
maintain segmentation dependent warehouse data when the segmentation
scope is 2, as in this case, only a stock segment is maintained at the
variant level.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The scope of segmentation strategy must be 1 to maintain segmentation
based warehouse data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_MAIN226 - Cannot maintain segmentation based warehouse data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN226 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation-based warehouse data for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where segmentation is used to manage inventory and warehouse processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Material Not Segmented: The material in question may not be properly segmented in the system. Segmentation is necessary for managing inventory in a way that allows for different handling or storage requirements.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings related to segmentation in the warehouse management settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data for the material.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the database that are preventing the maintenance of the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Segmentation:
  
  Verify if the material is properly segmented. You can do this by checking the material master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the segmentation settings in the warehouse management configuration are correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for warehouse management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the material master data to ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user attempting to maintain the data has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Review system logs or error logs for any additional information that may provide insight into the cause of the error.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and the relevant EWM transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to warehouse management and segmentation to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SGT_MAIN226 error message.