How To Fix SGT_MAIN227 - Cannot maintain segmentation based storage data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 227

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

What causes this issue?

Segmentation based storage 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 storage 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 storage 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_MAIN227 - Cannot maintain segmentation based storage data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message SGT_MAIN227 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining segmentation-based storage data for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or when dealing with storage and inventory management processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Material Not Configured for Segmentation: The material in question may not be set up to use segmentation-based storage. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Missing Segmentation Data: The segmentation data for the material may not exist in the system, which is necessary for maintaining storage data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data for the material.
  
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the warehouse or storage types that prevent the system from processing the segmentation data correctly.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material or the storage location that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is correctly configured for segmentation.
  Ensure that the relevant views (such as Warehouse Management view) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Segmentation Data:
  
  Check if the segmentation data exists for the material. You can do this by using transaction codes related to EWM or warehouse management to view segmentation settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain segmentation data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the warehouse and storage types to ensure they are set up correctly for segmentation. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies related to the material or storage location. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to segmentation and warehouse management for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, 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), EWM-related transaction codes (like /SCWM/MAT1 for material management in EWM).
  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_MAIN227 error in your SAP system.